
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 20s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beavers this week:
The surf forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s headed our way.
Gotta be straight with you – for the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a thin run. Nothing big is lined up, so we’re really picking at scraps here. The water is sitting at a very warm 70°F, which is a good 7° warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. Feels more like a late summer bath than early autumn.
The only spot on the radar is Beavers, a beginner-friendly beach and reef set-up. It’s fairly consistent, but it gets hit from the west, and we just aren't seeing that direction produce anything of substance. For the entire 16-day run, the swell is tiny. We start right off the bat on Tuesday the 15th with a weak 3ft from the WNW (combined energy of 209), but the wind is a light cross-onshore, keeping things messy. That pretty much sets the tone.
We slide into Wednesday the 16th, and the swell drops to a pathetic 1ft. There’s a long period of 16 seconds sneaking in there from the SSW, but with no height, it’s just an ocean hiccup. The wind stays light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is rubbish.
Honestly, the whole first week through to the 21st is a slog. Swell heights hover between 1ft and 2ft, and it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds. The combined energy slowly climbs into the 300s by the 21st, but the wave comment is always “poor” or “marginal.” There’s a little moment on Sunday the 20th afternoon when a light cross-offshore wind from the NW shows up, cleaning things up a bit, but the swell is only 2ft at 18 seconds. That long period at a beach break can make it fat and straight, so don’t get too excited.
The second week is more of the same. From Monday the 23rd through to Sunday the 28th, we’re stuck with 2ft to 2ft swells. The wind stays light, but it’s either onshore or cross-onshore more often than not. The energy drops back to two-digit and low three-digit figures. It’s flat, it’s weak, and it’s not worth the drive.
The absolute best of a bad bunch looks like Saturday the 26th afternoon. A 2ft SSW swell (combined energy of 236), with a light cross-offshore wind from the NW. The comment says “surfable but very ordinary conditions” – that’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner looking for a safe, gentle bounce, that’s your window, but it’s a far cry from good surf.
The tail end of the month into the 30th shows some clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is back down to 1ft. A clean 1ft wave is still just a knee-slapper.
Bottom line: there’s no standout swell here. No rippers, no barrels. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 26th is your best bet. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast. For anyone else, the wind and small waves make this look more like a kite session than a surf session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
129 | 94 | 68 | 88 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 123 | 121 | 133 | 133 | 130 | 154 | 197 | 199 | 255 | 252 | 241 | 227 | 222 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:33PM1.92m | 2:25AM1.29m | 1:10PM1.84m | 5:07AM1.24m | 3:17PM1.71m | 8:18AM1.41m | 4:47PM1.71m | 8:19AM1.46m | 5:57PM1.77m | 8:31AM1.52m | 6:49PM1.84m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.61m | 6:22AM1.13m | 9:10PM0.65m | 6:04AM1.24m | 10:40PM0.66m | 11:58PM0.60m | 10:40AM1.39m | 00:52AM0.53m | 12:13PM1.32m | 1:31AM0.46m | 1:03PM1.21m | 2:02AM0.41m | |||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | W 5 |
129 | 94 | 68 | 30 | 63 | 33 | 19 | 123 | 121 | 133 | 133 | 59 | 44 | 197 | 199 | 255 | 252 | 241 | 79 | 222 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 16 |
65 | 62 | 39 | 88 | 55 | 64 | 62 | 72 | 104 | 69 | 61 | 130 | 154 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 227 | 25 | 216 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 9 |
14 | 31 | 29 | 55 | 8 | 46 | 45 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | — | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
1 | — | — | 36 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 37 | 35 | 49 | 64 | 58 | 114 | 107 | 79 | 43 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 168 | 5 | 0 | 168 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
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Information about the Beavers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Beavers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beavers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beavers surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Beavers) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Beavers may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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