Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 36 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and let’s talk about Bethany. Honestly, I’m looking at the full 16 days and it’s a pretty bleak stretch for the surf here. The first chunk of the forecast is filled with small, weak, choppy conditions and there’s barely a wave worth paddling for. The first actual surfable moments don’t show up until Tuesday morning, September 1st, and even then it’s just barely enough to get wet.
The water temp is sitting right around average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
Overall pattern: week one is a total write-off. We’re looking at peewee swells, mostly under 2 ft, with short periods and a lot of wind messing things up. The first ten days are basically a no-go zone. A few afternoons go clean, but the swell is so small there’s nothing to ride.
The only real standout in the whole period is Tuesday morning, September 1st at Bethany (United States). This is a beginner-friendly beach/jetty spot that’s fairly consistent. Around 2 ft of swell from the SSE with a short period, but it’s clean thanks to a gentle offshore breeze from the SW. The combined wave energy is weak at 51, but after two weeks of nothing, this is the best we’ve got. The offshore wind will make these little waves smooth and fun for a longboard or a foamie. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect an empty lineup.
After that, it’s a mix of clean conditions but still tiny swell until Friday morning, September 4th, when we see another small bump: 3 ft from the SSE, again with a short period, but clean offshore winds. The energy is still weak (55) but it’s surfable. That morning is the other option worth mentioning.
The rest of the second week fades back into small, weak, or choppy surf. No big swell, no long-period groundswell, just a long, flat run.
So, if you’re keen, mark your calendar for Tuesday morning, September 1st, or Friday morning, September 4th. The rest of the time, you might as well find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 35 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:14PM1.14m | 3:41AM0.90m | 4:11PM1.14m | 4:42AM0.92m | 5:07PM1.17m | 5:39AM0.96m | 6:00PM1.22m | 6:29AM1.03m | 6:45PM1.27m | 7:12AM1.09m | 7:25PM1.31m | 7:50AM1.16m | 8:02PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52AM0.30m | 9:57PM0.29m | 9:53AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:48AM0.27m | 11:39PM0.20m | 11:38AM0.23m | 00:24AM0.15m | 12:25PM0.18m | 1:07AM0.09m | 1:11PM0.14m | 1:47AM0.04m | 1:55PM0.10m | 2:26AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 21 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 35 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 12 | ESE 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | 2 | 19 | 13 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 19 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1043 | 1477 | 256 | 327 | 0 | 14 | 73 | 14 | 82 | 15 | 35 | 147 | 147 | 213 | 275 | 327 | 1153 | 595 | 392 | 198 | 8 |
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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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