
Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSE swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 23s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 23s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet start and there’s a real gap in the action. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t kick in until Friday, July 24th, and even then it’s barely a whisper. We’re looking at tiny swell at Beavers, a beach and reef setup, with waves around 2 ft from the SSW. The water’s sitting at a warm 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even boardies. The mornings on Friday and Saturday have light SW winds that are offshore, so the surface will be clean, but with such small waves it’s really only gonna be a longboard or a foamy session. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 645 on Friday morning and 552 on Saturday morning, but the overall wave comment says it’s marginal – and I agree. It’s not gonna blow your mind.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday, July 28th. The afternoon session is the pick of the whole window. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and it’s got some grunt behind it. The combined energy jumps to 1258, which is strong wave energy. Winds are light from the west at 6 mph, coming cross-shore, so the surface will only have a few little wind ripples. It’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough. This is the best combo of size, period, and manageable conditions we get. The Monday morning before that, July 27th, also has a decent 3 ft SSW swell with offshore SW winds and energy up at 707, so that’s a solid runner-up. Be warned: Beavers does get crowded often, so if you want a peak to yourself, get in early.
After that Tuesday peak, the swell slowly drops off. By Thursday, July 30th, the period drops to 14 seconds and the energy fades. The quality takes a hit. By Saturday, August 1st, the swell direction shifts to the south with a shorter period of 13 seconds, and the wind turns cross-onshore. It’s still rideable but nothing special.
Then we hit a dead zone. From Sunday, August 2nd afternoon through to Saturday, August 8th, the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” The swell drops to 2 ft or less, the period goes short, and the combined energy sinks below 200 – weak. The wind might be light, but there’s just no power in the water. That’s a solid 6-day stretch of no real surf to speak of. For an area like this, a blank run like that isn’t out of the ordinary, so don’t let it get you down. Forecasts can change, and it never stays flat forever.
So to sum it up: your best bet is Tuesday, July 28th afternoon for a 3 ft SSW groundswell with clean cross-shore winds. Monday morning, July 27th, is a close second. Everything else in the first week is small and marginal, and the second week is a write-off.
Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
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368 | 141 | 467 | 404 | 288 | 546 | 384 | 327 | 399 | 559 | 325 | 377 | 358 | 569 | 321 | 206 | 223 | 183 | 257 | 253 | 261 | |
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 | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.34m | 6:54PM1.97m | 9:39AM1.39m | 7:37PM2.03m | 10:06AM1.43m | 8:17PM2.10m | 10:32AM1.46m | 8:55PM2.15m | 10:58AM1.49m | 9:30PM2.17m | 11:24AM1.52m | 10:05PM2.15m | 11:50AM1.56m | 10:39PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM1.24m | 2:40AM0.37m | 1:16PM1.23m | 3:15AM0.29m | 2:01PM1.20m | 3:48AM0.23m | 2:40PM1.16m | 4:20AM0.20m | 3:18PM1.11m | 4:50AM0.19m | 3:55PM1.08m | 5:18AM0.22m | 4:34PM1.05m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
112 | 91 | 69 | 104 | 288 | 546 | 130 | 327 | 399 | 140 | 325 | 291 | 202 | 569 | 321 | 189 | 120 | 137 | 103 | 253 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
165 | 116 | 467 | 404 | 18 | 43 | 384 | 11 | 12 | 559 | 129 | 377 | 358 | 373 | 274 | 206 | 223 | 183 | 257 | 67 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 24 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 18 | S 20 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
368 | 141 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 98 | 67 | 81 | 154 | 191 | 164 | 156 | 121 | 120 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 101 | 100 | — | 127 | 198 | — | 232 | 190 | — | 249 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 169 | 7 | 118 | 99 | 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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