Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how we measure things when we’re not being fancy.

So, Beavers. It’s looking pretty quiet. The first few days from Friday, July 31st, are all small and messy. The first morning has a 2ft S swell, but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy is 320 (moderate). It’s marginal. Then the weekend and into the start of August are poor – small waves, cross-on winds, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” everywhere. There’s a gap of about four to five days with nothing worth paddling for.

The one glimmer of hope comes in the second week. On Wednesday, August 12th, the morning shows a 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy hits 216 (moderate). The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean. By the afternoon, it’s 2ft SSW swell, still a long 17 seconds, and energy at 309 (moderate). That’s your best chance. Beavers is a beach and reef setup, so that long period groundswell could work on the reef, but the beach might be a bit straight. The optimum swell direction is W, and we’re getting SSW, so it’s close enough to get a few decent ones.

The next morning, August 13th, is similar – 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy 295 (moderate), light winds. Still marginal, but it’s the best on offer.

The rest of the 16 days is small, weak, and mostly onshore. A few days around the 14th and 15th have a bit more energy (up to 338 – moderate), but the swell is short period (8 seconds) and not well aligned. Not worth driving for.

Crowds at Beavers are often, so even on these small days, you’ll have company. Water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird.

So, bottom line: first week is flat. Second week has a couple of marginal days mid-week, especially the 12th and 13th of August. Don’t get too excited, but it’s the only show in town.

Rusty.

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