Beavers Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.46° N 120.06° W

Beavers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Beavers sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.2° 

Beavers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Beavers surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with WNW 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 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beavers in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beavers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up.

The water is running at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal – about 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Right now, nothing’s happening. Friday the 17th is flat with 1ft WNW swell and poor conditions. The whole first week is a grind. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th have 2ft to 2ft SW swell, but it’s still marginal. Combined energy is moderate (384 to 481), but the wave call says it’s not worth it.

Monday the 20th brings a bump to 3ft S swell with a 13-second period, and light offshore winds in the morning. That’s the first real sign of life. Energy climbs to 524, still moderate but improving. Marginal, but if you’re keen, that Monday morning might give you a few clean little waves at Beavers.

Tuesday the 21st is a step back. The swell hits 5ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-onshore from the SE at 15 km/h, making it choppy and poor. Skip it.

Wednesday the 22nd afternoon has 6ft west swell with a very short period of 6 seconds – windswell, not groundswell. The wind is cross-offshore from the NW at 25 km/h, so the face will be clean, but that short period means it’ll be lumpy. Energy is moderate at 467. Not a standout, but it’s the most size we’ve seen.

The real standout is further out. Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th are the best of the run. On Saturday 26th, the morning has 2ft SSW swell with a long period of 21 seconds – proper groundswell. Combined energy is 760, which is strong. Light offshore from the SW at 10 km/h means clean conditions. Beavers (beach and reef) will handle that long period, but it’s a beginner spot, so that 2ft is perfect. The long period means longer waits between sets, but the waves will have shape.

Sunday the 27th is even better. Morning has 2ft SW swell, 19-second period, energy 676, again light offshore. The afternoon bumps to 3ft from the SSW with 18 seconds and energy 711 – still strong, and the wind is light cross-shore. That’s your window: clean, consistent, and manageable size.

Monday the 28th keeps it going with 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. Energy stays strong between 720 and 757. Still good, but the wind is a little less ideal.

After that, it fades. By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to 2ft, and by the start of August, it’s back to poor conditions with tiny 2ft to 2ft swell and weak energy under 300.

So, the best on offer is the stretch from Saturday 26th July through Monday 28th July. That’s your window for clean, long-period groundswell with light winds. Beavers is fairly consistent and often has crowds, so expect company. The 2ft to 3ft swell is ideal for beginners, and the long period will give those waves some push.

If you’re a kite surfer, the 6ft Wednesday 22nd afternoon with cross-offshore wind might be more your thing – that short-period windswell is better for kiting than paddling.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
126
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
1:29PM1.75m
00:39AM1.93m
2:12PM1.80m
1:36AM1.67m
2:55PM1.83m
2:46AM1.43m
3:41PM1.86m
4:23AM1.26m
4:28PM1.87m
6:27AM1.22m
5:18PM1.89m
8:08AM1.27m
6:07PM1.92m
Low Tide
6:50PM0.97m
7:29AM0.35m
8:00PM0.95m
8:06AM0.57m
9:20PM0.91m
8:42AM0.78m
10:47PM0.83m
9:21AM0.96m
00:08AM0.71m
10:09AM1.11m
1:12AM0.58m
11:13AM1.20m
2:00AM0.47m
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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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