
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat, quiet stretch for the most part. We’re looking at a lot of small, weak surf with the winds all over the shop. The first week is pretty much a write-off, so don’t get your hopes up too early. You’re gonna wanna be patient.
We kick things off with nothing worth paddling out for. Through the 9th to the 14th, the swell stays tiny, around 1ft to 2ft, with periods in the mid-teens. The energy is weak, mostly in the low 100s to low 200s combined reading. The winds are mostly light, but they’ve got an onshore or cross-onshore angle, which just makes it messy and bumpy. It’s not doing anyone any favors. The water temp is 69°, which is a massive 7° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly, so if you do get in, you won’t need much rubber.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the 15th. The swell bumps up a touch, around 3ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is starting to build, with readings in the 341 to 447 range. Light winds from the south-southwest on the morning of the 15th and 16th mean it could be glassy. But look, it’s still marginal. The 16th afternoon gets a bit cross-on, and the 17th gets blown out by a moderate cross-shore breeze from the west-northwest. For a beach and reef setup like Beavers, this isn’t exactly lighting it up.
The middle of the week shows a bit more life. The 18th afternoon has a cross-offshore wind from the northwest at 12 mph, cleaning things up with a 2ft swell. The energy is moderate, at 367. It's a step up, but it’s still small.
Then we get a proper window. The 22nd and 23rd see a new pulse of swell, but it’s coming from the west-northwest with a short period. On the 22nd afternoon it’s 5ft, but the period drops right off to 6 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not the good stuff. It’ll be lumpy and lack shape. The 23rd morning has a 3ft swell with a 9-second period, still cross-on. It’s not going to be great.
The best of the whole run, and I mean the only real standout, is the morning of the 15th. It’s got a 3ft south-southwest swell with a 16-second period, and the winds are light and offshore. It’s not big, but it’s clean and has some push. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the long period means it might be a bit straight at the beach break. Still, it’s the pick of the bunch.
After that, the 18th afternoon with the cross-offshore wind is the next best thing, but it’s still only 2ft. The energy is moderate, but the size is lacking.
So, overall, we’ve got a long flat spell, a few marginal days, and then one decent morning on the 15th. There’s a bit of a pulse around the 22nd and 23rd, but the short period kills it. It’s a tough stretch, but the water is warm, and if you’re desperate, the 15th is your day. Keep watching the charts though, because things can change. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 180 | 240 | 298 | 291 | 387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:25PM2.31m | 9:40AM1.53m | 8:20PM2.39m | 10:14AM1.62m | 9:11PM2.40m | 10:48AM1.70m | 9:59PM2.34m | 11:22AM1.78m | 10:46PM2.20m | 11:56AM1.84m | 11:33PM2.00m | 12:31PM1.88m | 00:22AM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM1.16m | 2:58AM0.01m | 2:02PM1.07m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:58PM0.97m | 4:20AM-0.04m | 3:51PM0.87m | 4:57AM0.05m | 4:43PM0.80m | 5:32AM0.19m | 5:35PM0.76m | 6:05AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.74m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 104 | 140 | 240 | 298 | 291 | 387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
6 | 12 | 37 | 10 | 37 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 180 | 100 | 16 | 84 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 87 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 |
— | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 21 | 7 | 329 | 21 | 0 | 119 | 21 | 0 | 170 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 294 | 21 | 0 | 36 | 21 | 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).
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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