Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethany this week:
The surf forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's size up the situation for Bethany over the next couple of weeks.
I gotta be straight with you, it's looking pretty bleak. The first real chance to get wet is on Thursday morning, September 3rd. We're looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is a measly 57. It's surfable, but just barely. The wind is offshore from the SW, which is a big plus for keeping the surface clean. The water is much warmer than what's normal for this time of year, at 77°.
The rest of that first week is a total loss. Friday the 4th drops to a 1ft wave, and Saturday the 5th is a complete disaster with a strong onshore wind from the North at 19 mph, whipping up a 2ft windswell with a period of only 4 seconds. The energy is 39, and it's just a choppy mess.
We get a slight glimmer on Monday morning, September 7th. There's a 2ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period, paired with a light S wind that's cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is a weak 74. It's a tiny window for a tiny, clean wave. The following Tuesday morning, the 8th, offers a similar small window with a 2ft E swell and a clean offshore wind from the SW.
After that, the plug is pulled. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through the end of the 16-day forecast, the swell stays below 1ft. The combined energy drops into the single digits and low teens. There's a moment on Saturday the 12th where the swell bumps up to 3ft and it's dead glassy, but the period is a terrible 5 seconds, making it a weak, crumbly 3ft wave with an energy of only 50.
The only standout, and it's a weak one, is Thursday morning, September 3rd. It's a 2ft SE swell with a 9-second period, and those offshore winds from the SW will make it look as clean as anything in the forecast. The water is much warmer than normal, but the size is just not there. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but there's no power.
For anyone after a real wave, this is a dead run. Bethany is a consistent spot, but it just doesn't have the swell to work with for the next two weeks. Forecasts can change, but right now there's nothing to get excited about. The setup is so small and weak, it's hardly worth mentioning for any kind of paddle board.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 65 | 43 | 40 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 34 | 32 | 42 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.31m | 00:21AM1.09m | 12:45PM1.30m | 1:23AM1.05m | 1:47PM1.28m | 2:29AM1.02m | 2:54PM1.28m | 3:39AM1.03m | 4:04PM1.30m | 4:49AM1.09m | 5:12PM1.34m | 5:53AM1.17m | 6:12PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.15m | 6:13AM0.11m | 7:24PM0.20m | 7:15AM0.16m | 8:42PM0.21m | 8:35AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.17m | 9:52AM0.17m | 10:58PM0.10m | 10:58AM0.11m | 11:53PM0.02m | 11:57AM0.04m | 00:44AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 78 | 65 | 22 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 34 | 32 | 42 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 43 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | — | S 3 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 9 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | NW 2 | N 3 | NE 4 | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 29 | 52 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 685 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 147 | 369 | 452 | 1418 | 260 | 46 | 336 | 0 | 0 | 597 | 197 | 0 | 21 | 140 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bethany provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bethany can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bethany 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 (Bethany) 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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