Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethany in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about the next couple of weeks at Bethany.
Alright, folks, I’ve gotta be straight with you – we’re in for a pretty grim stretch. The data’s painting a picture of a long, frustrating gap with almost nothing worth paddling out for. For the first eight days, from Saturday the 5th all the way through to Saturday the 12th, it’s a write-off. We’re talking tiny slop, onshore winds, and a whole lot of nothing. The combined swell energy barely breaks triple digits, often sitting well under 100 – that’s weak stuff, barely enough to push a whitewater. You’d be better off finding a skatepark.
Then we hit Sunday the 13th, and things get a little interesting, but only just. Sunday morning sees a 1ft swell from the southeast with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a touch of longer-period groundswell, which at least suggests a little more shape than the wind slop we’ve been dealing with. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the SSE, which should clean things up nicely at the sandbars. The combined energy is a moderate 47. It’s still small, but for a spot that’s been dead, this is your best bet. The break (Bethany) is a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the ENE swell, but we’re getting a SE direction, so it’ll wrap in a bit. It’s consistent here, but don’t expect a crowd-free session – crowds are sometimes an issue.
The only other flicker of hope comes on Wednesday the 16th. Wednesday morning we’ve got a 4ft pulse from the northeast, but the period is a short 5 seconds – that’s windswell, fat and weak. What makes it stand out is the wind: glassy. Dead calm. That means clean, mirror-like conditions, even if the waves themselves are pretty average. The combined swell energy is 85, so still moderate, but the glassy surface is a huge plus for a spot that’s been hammered by wind. It’s still a beginner-friendly height, so if you’re new to it, this is your window.
Honestly, that’s it. No standout groundswell, no big pulses. Just a couple of mornings that might offer a fun, small wave if you’re desperate. The rest of the period is a mix of onshore junk and tiny dribble. The water’s sitting at 78°F – that’s about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. You’ll be surfing in a warm bath, but there’s not much to surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 50 | 44 | 65 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:54PM1.28m | 3:39AM1.03m | 4:04PM1.30m | 4:49AM1.09m | 5:12PM1.34m | 5:53AM1.17m | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:48AM1.27m | 7:05PM1.42m | 7:37AM1.35m | 7:52PM1.43m | 8:23AM1.40m | 8:37PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:52PM-0.01m | 1:32AM-0.09m | 1:44PM-0.05m | 2:17AM-0.12m | 2:34PM-0.06m | 3:00AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | S 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | N 3 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 2 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | N 3 | — | NNE 2 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 37 | 50 | 44 | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 102 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 2218 | 451 | 252 | 336 | 108 | 82 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 1473 | 202 | 275 | 685 | 1116 | 6 | 152 | 279 | 336 | 369 | 111 |
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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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