Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
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 spell. The first real standout doesn’t even show up until Friday morning, the 18th of September. Before that, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves and funky winds. The water is sitting at a toasty 69°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like summer, but the surf is telling a different story.
We’ve only got one break on the radar here: Beavers. It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and it likes swell from the west. The best of the whole 16-day window is shaping up for Friday morning, the 18th of September. The wind will be light and cross-offshore from the NNW, which is going to keep things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 301, but the swell itself is small, only 2 ft from the SW. What makes it interesting is the very long period of 19 seconds – that’s straight-up groundswell. That long period means the waves will have plenty of shape and energy for their size, and the gaps between sets will make paddling out easier. At a reef setup like Beavers, that long period is a real positive. Just keep in mind that crowds are likely here, so get in early if you want a piece of it.
Beyond that morning, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The Saturday afternoon the 19th of September has a similar clean look with a cross-offshore NW wind at 9 mph, and a 2 ft SW swell, also with a solid 18-second period. The energy is a bit stronger at 324. It’s a good backup option, but not quite the standout of Friday morning.
The swell stays tiny for the rest of the run – mostly 2 ft to 2 ft – with periods varying. There’s a lot of cross-on and onshore wind, which will keep things messy. After the 18th, nothing really jumps out as a must-surf session. It’s a waiting game for that one Friday morning.
That’s the long and short of it. Stay patient, and if you can, make that Friday morning session count.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 295 | 261 | 251 | 196 | 146 | 171 | 102 | 146 | 96 | 254 | 222 | 399 | 162 | 135 | 206 | 120 | 90 | 68 | 88 | 63 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 12:33PM1.92m | 2:25AM1.29m | 1:10PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:04AM1.00m | 7:56PM0.61m | 6:22AM1.13m | 9:10PM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 |
| kJ | 295 | 261 | 251 | 31 | 146 | 171 | 77 | 102 | 96 | 254 | 45 | 399 | 162 | 135 | 206 | 120 | 90 | 68 | 40 | 27 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 20 | 5 | 196 | 51 | 42 | 102 | 59 | 29 | 46 | 58 | 44 | 48 | 107 | 75 | 65 | 39 | 39 | 88 | 63 | 98 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 | W 18 | WNW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 58 | 10 | 56 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 55 | 55 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 37 | 64 | — | 62 | 73 | 88 | 146 | 131 | 190 | 222 | 378 | — | — | 168 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 11 | 0 | 163 | 11 | 0 | 161 | 55 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 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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