Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with S 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 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my friends. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a quiet stretch ahead. The water temp is 69°F, which is a full 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real surprise, but the waves aren’t matching the warm water energy.
We kick things off on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. There’s a small south swell of 3ft, with a 11-second period and a combined energy of 312 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-on from the SW, putting a bit of a wrinkle on it. Not great. The better bet is Tuesday afternoon. The wind swings to a light cross-off from the NW, cleaning up the same 3ft swell. The period stretches to 13 seconds, giving it a bit more life. It’s the pick of a very lean period.
The rest of the week is a struggle. From Wednesday through Saturday, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with cross and cross-on winds. The combined energy stays in the 200-360 range, so no real power. There’s a long-period 19-second pulse on Wednesday morning, but at only 1ft, it’s barely a bump. Thursday afternoon has a clean look with a NW wind, but the swell is still tiny.
On Sunday the 13th, we get a bit more height. The afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WNW, but with a short 6-second period, it’s going to be lumpy and crumbly. The energy is 403 (moderate), but that short period kills the quality.
The second week, starting the 16th of September, is a real snoozer. Swells drop to 1.0ft to 2ft, with periods ranging from 16 to 21 seconds, but the energy is weak, between 146 and 341. Winds are light, mostly cross-on or onshore. The surf is poor. There’s a 5ft WNW swell on Thursday the 17th afternoon, but it’s a 5-second period, which is just a messy, choppy windswell. Not a wave you want to paddle out for.
If you’re into kite surfing, some of those afternoons with a bit of breeze and chop could be fun, but for a paddle surfer, the story is “marginal” or “poor” across the board. There are no real standouts. The best window is Tuesday the 8th afternoon, for a clean-up on that small, longer-period south swell. It’s not going to be a day for the history books, but it’s the cleanest wave we’ll see.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 222 | 71 | 94 | 138 | 195 | 295 | 261 | 251 | 193 | 146 | 171 | 103 | 113 | 96 | 193 | 290 | 405 | 227 | 126 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:08AM1.68m | 8:16PM2.21m | 9:37AM1.78m | 9:05PM2.18m | 10:06AM1.87m | 9:51PM2.09m | 10:35AM1.95m | 10:37PM1.95m | 11:03AM1.99m | 11:23PM1.78m | 11:32AM2.00m | 00:12AM1.60m | 12:01PM1.97m | 1:08AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.94m | 3:12AM0.13m | 3:01PM0.79m | 3:47AM0.20m | 3:48PM0.66m | 4:18AM0.32m | 4:34PM0.57m | 4:48AM0.48m | 5:20PM0.52m | 5:16AM0.66m | 6:07PM0.52m | 5:41AM0.83m | 6:57PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 28 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 18 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 151 | 222 | 71 | 41 | 138 | 195 | 295 | 261 | 251 | 34 | 146 | 171 | 86 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 227 | 108 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 108 | 49 | 68 | 94 | 25 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 14 | 193 | 51 | 42 | 103 | 59 | 29 | 10 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | W 18 | WNW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 22 |
| kJ | 50 | 7 | 34 | 56 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 58 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 26 | 51 | 62 | 33 | 57 | 60 | 81 | 113 | 158 | 193 | 290 | 405 | 207 | 126 | 154 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 294 | 0 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 163 | 4 | 0 | 163 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 163 | 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).
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