Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Gonna run through the same outlook for Bethany, but in feet and knots. So, the next couple weeks are pretty slim pickings. There’s a big dry spell right off the bat – nothing worth a paddle until about Wednesday 16 July, which is more than a week out. From now until then, we’re looking at close to nine days of tiny, weak surf and generally poor wind. The swell energy reads low, mostly under 100, which is weak. There’s a moment of glass on Friday 10 July afternoon, but with only about 1ft of swell, you’d be bobbing, not riding.
Then on Wednesday 16 July morning, we finally get something. The ENE swell bumps up to about 3ft with a short period of 5 seconds, but the wind shifts out of the SSW, giving us clean offshore conditions. The combined energy hits 64 (moderate). It’s not big, but it’s the only window that looks surfable. Thursday afternoon stays offshore but drops to about 3ft.
That Wednesday 16 July morning is your standout. Bethany (beach/jetty) is exposed, and with the ENE swell coming from the optimum direction, you’ll get some clean little waves. Water temp is about average for July – no unusual warmth or cold. Crowds? It’s a Wednesday, so you might see a few others, but keep your hopes up. At 3ft, it’s fine for beginners as well.
After that, it fades. Thursday 17 July drops to about 2ft with cross-on wind, and by the weekend we’re back to tiny bump. The longer range into the third week of July shows a little blip on Tuesday 22 July afternoon with energy at 112 (moderate), but that’s over a week out and the wind is onshore – take it with a grain of salt.
So, bottom line: a long gap of nothing, then a tight window on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July. If you’re going, that Wednesday morning is the best shot. Small, but clean. After that, we’re back to waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 25 | 39 | 81 | 85 | 75 | 69 | 54 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:58AM1.12m | 1:37PM1.20m | 1:52AM1.08m | 2:29PM1.25m | 2:52AM1.05m | 3:27PM1.30m | 4:00AM1.04m | 4:31PM1.36m | 5:10AM1.06m | 5:36PM1.42m | 6:16AM1.11m | 6:37PM1.48m | 7:16AM1.18m | 7:33PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.09m | 8:01PM0.25m | 8:05AM0.10m | 9:16PM0.22m | 9:10AM0.10m | 10:23PM0.16m | 10:14AM0.07m | 11:25PM0.08m | 11:16AM0.04m | 00:24AM-0.00m | 12:16PM-0.00m | 1:20AM-0.07m | 1:15PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
 | 8:27 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 |
mm | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 69 | 54 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 12 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | E 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 7 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 25 | 39 | 81 | 85 | 75 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 73 | 1162 | 258 | 258 | 513 | 0 | 80 | 597 | 82 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 260 | 372 | 451 | 435 | 248 | 289 | 372 | 1086 |
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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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