Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Bethany’s got cooking for us.
Straight up, this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, dry run of tiny, weak swells and a lot of wind for the next week and a half. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t even appear until Sunday, July 19th, and even then it’s just barely surfable with a 3ft SSE swell, a short 7-second period, and moderate wave energy (72). The wind is cross-off from the WNW, so it’ll be clean, but the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” This is a real patience test.
For the entire first week, from Tuesday the 14th right through to Saturday the 19th morning, the swell is below 2ft with energy readings mostly in the teens and twenties. It’s just too small to bother with.
Now, later on, there’s a pulse of energy that stands out. On Thursday, July 23rd, the swell jumps to 6ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy gets up to 342 and 413, which is moderate to strong. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is the biggest swell of the outlook and the only real standout, but at 6ft with that period, it’s going to be a bit raw and dumpy. For the beach/jetty setup at Bethany, the ENE swell direction isn’t ideal, as it’s coming from the opposite side of the optimum. Still, it’s the only time we see real size and moderate energy. This is one for experienced surfers only; beginners will find it too much.
The rest of the second week stays small, with the next notable bump on Saturday the 25th being a 5ft SSE swell (energy 146) but with fresh onshore-blowing cross-off wind and a short period. Sunday the 26th is surfable again, with a 4ft SSE swell and offshore SSW wind, which will clean it up, but the energy is still moderate at 152.
Bottom line: the best bet is Thursday, July 23rd if you’re solid and want the most power, or the cleaner, smaller windows on Sunday the 19th afternoon and Sunday the 26th morning for a more relaxed paddle. Crowds are likely at Bethany, especially on those cleaner days.
Stay patient, mate. This is a quiet period for the area. Forecasts can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 103 | 68 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.23m | 8:26PM1.54m | 9:05AM1.27m | 9:19PM1.51m | 9:58AM1.29m | 10:10PM1.46m | 10:52AM1.29m | 11:03PM1.37m | 11:46AM1.28m | 11:54PM1.28m | 12:37PM1.26m | 00:45AM1.18m | 1:26PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM-0.13m | 2:13PM-0.07m | 3:07AM-0.17m | 3:09PM-0.08m | 3:56AM-0.18m | 4:01PM-0.06m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 4:51PM-0.01m | 5:27AM-0.10m | 5:42PM0.06m | 6:12AM-0.03m | 6:34PM0.14m | 6:58AM0.05m | 7:32PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 28 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 14 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 76 | 89 | 68 | 103 | 68 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 8 | — | 16 | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | — | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | — | S 5 | SW 4 | NNE 3 | E 8 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | S 7 | WSW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 2 | — | 7 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 20 | — | 179 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 73 | 1239 | 248 | 327 | 376 | 336 | 336 | 181 | 321 | 1051 | 1054 | 417 | 1043 | 2788 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 46 |
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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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