Surf Forecasts:
Beavers surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
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—the surf at Beavers is looking pretty flat and weedy for a good stretch. The first proper recommendation doesn’t pop up until Tuesday morning, August 18th, and even then, it’s only a tiny 1ft of swell from the south with a long 16-second period. The combined wave energy is weak (265), and with a light cross-onshore wind, it’s just not doing much. We’re looking at a run of marginal, poor conditions right through the rest of the week and into the next. There’s a real gap here where there’s just nothing to get excited about for most of the period.
The one bright spot that might get your heart beating a little faster is towards the very end of the outlook. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming through on Friday, August 28th. The afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the WNW, with a moderate 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (422), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the northwest at 15 mph. That’s a solid combo for a beach and reef setup like Beavers. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Then, Saturday, August 29th, looks even better. The afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WNW, with a short 7-second period, but again, clean cross-offshore winds from the northwest at 15 mph. The energy is up to moderate (570). This is the standout. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in this window. The waves will be small but clean, and the light winds will make it a joy to be out there. Just be aware that it’s a spot that’s often crowded, so you’ll have company.
Overall, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The long-period swells early on are too small to matter, and the short-period stuff later is what we’re chasing. The first week is a write-off, but that final weekend—August 28th onwards—has a little promise. Don’t hold your breath for anything before that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 80 | 153 | 120 | 186 | 164 | 110 | 118 | 120 | 79 | 131 | 150 | 143 | 123 | 55 | 72 | 96 | 80 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:28AM1.33m | 2:24PM1.84m | 4:24AM1.21m | 3:16PM1.80m | 7:49AM1.24m | 4:22PM1.79m | 8:37AM1.33m | 5:31PM1.82m | 8:56AM1.39m | 6:30PM1.88m | 9:14AM1.44m | 7:18PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.76m | 7:30AM0.97m | 10:01PM0.74m | 7:54AM1.12m | 11:31PM0.69m | 8:17AM1.24m | 00:44AM0.59m | 10:40AM1.31m | 1:35AM0.49m | 12:15PM1.30m | 2:14AM0.40m | 1:11PM1.24m | 2:47AM0.33m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 140 | 44 | 153 | 120 | 99 | 164 | 73 | 60 | 58 | 54 | 131 | 150 | 143 | 123 | 29 | 30 | 96 | 57 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 16 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 80 | 44 | 9 | 186 | 43 | 110 | 118 | 120 | 79 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 42 | 72 | 90 | 80 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 67 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 55 | 49 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 14 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 78 | 74 | 89 | 117 | 66 | 73 | 58 | — | — | — | — | 67 | — | — | 55 | 41 | 36 | 29 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 169 | 21 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 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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