Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the whole 16-day window, I’ve got to be honest: it’s a rough patch for Bethany. The swell is tiny, the wind is often messy, and for most of the run, you’re better off leaving the board in the car. There’s a real gap of poor or no surf from now until late July, with only a couple of fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle.
The first sniff of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Monday, July 27th morning. Now, we’re not talking about a classic. The swell is a weak 2ft from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 50 (moderate) – it’s a tiny, weak pulse. The wind is a light SSW cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s just ordinary. You’ll be scratching for knee-high slop. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.
After that, the surf drops right back off again. There’s a long stretch of flat or total junk until Monday, August 3rd morning. This is the only real standout in the whole outlook. It’s not big, but it has a vibe. The swell is 3ft from the ENE, period is a low 6 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell. The combined energy is 61 (moderate). The key here is the wind: it’s described as *glass*. That’s a major positive. For a beach/jetty spot like Bethany, a glassy morning is a rare gift. The waves will be tiny, clean, and crumbly. If you’re a beginner, this is your window. It’s the best on offer, but don’t expect anything powerful.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Late July 27th is a maybe, but the real highlight is August 3rd morning. It won’t be epic, but for a glassy, clean little session, that’s your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 98 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:54PM1.28m | 12:37PM1.26m | 00:45AM1.18m | 1:26PM1.24m | 1:35AM1.09m | 2:14PM1.22m | 2:25AM1.01m | 3:03PM1.19m | 3:18AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.18m | 4:15AM0.92m | 4:48PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:12AM-0.03m | 6:34PM0.14m | 6:58AM0.05m | 7:32PM0.21m | 7:48AM0.13m | 8:35PM0.25m | 8:41AM0.19m | 9:36PM0.26m | 9:36AM0.22m | 10:32PM0.24m | 10:27AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 138 | 121 | 98 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | — | S 8 | N 3 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | 105 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 45 | 36 | 249 | — | 317 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 82 | 147 | 308 | 327 | 646 | 628 | 1153 | 210 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 46 | 419 | 46 | 48 | 392 | 46 |
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