Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Beavers over the next couple weeks. Gonna be real with ya – it’s a quiet spell.
First thing, the water’s sittin’ at 70° – that’s a good 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels like a heated pool, practically.
Now, for the surf. The first week is pretty much a bust. Sunday the 16th kicks things off with a tiny 2ft SSW swell, long 16-second period – groundswell, sure, but the combined energy is weak (248). And the wind is onshore from the SW at 6 mph. That’s rough. Monday through Saturday, it’s the same story: small, weak swells, cross-onshore breezes, and “poor surf conditions” across the board. Nothing worth gettin’ out of bed for.
Tuesday the 27th offers a little spike – a 5ft WNW swell, but it’s a short 6-second period, so it’s all chop and bump. Winds are cross-onshore, light, but the whole thing’s a mess. Might be something for experts only, and only if they’re desperate.
The one day that’s got my attention is Wednesday the 30th. We see a little 2ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period rollin’ in, and the winds are light cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph. It’s about as clean as it gets for this stretch – glassy-ish, but still tiny. If you’re itchin’ for a paddle, that’s your best shot. It’s marginal, but it’s the standout in a flat lineup.
Overall, it’s a long, quiet run. If you’ve got a kite, Wednesday the 27th afternoon with that 5ft WNW bump and cross-shore wind might be more fun. For normal surfing? We’re pretty much stuck with flat spell. Forecasts can shift, so don’t lose hope entirely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 212 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 186 | 140 | 101 | 153 | 165 | 186 | 164 | 123 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 67 | 80 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:05PM1.89m | 1:17AM1.53m | 1:42PM1.88m | 2:28AM1.33m | 2:24PM1.84m | 4:24AM1.21m | 3:16PM1.80m | 7:49AM1.24m | 4:22PM1.79m | 8:37AM1.33m | 5:31PM1.82m | 8:56AM1.39m | 6:30PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.75m | 7:04AM0.78m | 8:38PM0.76m | 7:30AM0.97m | 10:01PM0.74m | 7:54AM1.12m | 11:31PM0.69m | 8:17AM1.24m | 00:44AM0.59m | 10:40AM1.31m | 1:35AM0.49m | 12:15PM1.30m | 2:14AM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 212 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 186 | 140 | 101 | 153 | 90 | 75 | 164 | 37 | 57 | 40 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 67 | 80 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 18 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 44 | 44 | 165 | 186 | 43 | 123 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 59 | 58 | 39 | 56 | 41 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 9 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 80 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 31 | 46 | 46 | 23 | 40 | 58 | 20 | 14 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 35 | 49 | 48 | 95 | 106 | — | 118 | — | — | 48 | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 48 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 55 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 55 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
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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).
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