Surf Forecasts:
Bethany surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethany over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Bethany over the next few weeks. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. From Thursday, August 6th through to Thursday, August 20th, there’s a massive gap with no real surf. That’s two full weeks of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions.
The only day that shows any life is Friday, August 21st. Bethany (beach/jetty) sees a 0.8m swell from the SSE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy clocks in at 59, which is still weak, but it’s the best we get. The big win is the wind: glassy in the morning. That means clean, smooth waves. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is as good as it gets with this size. The swell is only 3 ft, so it’s easy-going. The period is short, so don’t expect much push, but it will be fun and rideable. The afternoon drops to 0.7m (2 ft) from the same direction, with a light cross-shore wind, so it stays clean but a little less perfect.
So, if you’re going to paddle out at all, make it Friday the 21st. It’s not a standout in the big sense, but it’s the only window. The water is about 75°F, which is normal for this time of year. It’s a long wait, but sometimes that’s how it goes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 11 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03PM1.28m | 2:35AM1.03m | 3:05PM1.30m | 3:45AM1.02m | 4:14PM1.33m | 4:57AM1.05m | 5:23PM1.38m | 6:04AM1.12m | 6:26PM1.44m | 7:03AM1.21m | 7:21PM1.48m | 7:56AM1.28m | 8:11PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.21m | 8:45AM0.14m | 10:07PM0.17m | 9:58AM0.12m | 11:11PM0.09m | 11:04AM0.08m | 00:09AM0.02m | 12:06PM0.02m | 1:04AM-0.05m | 1:04PM-0.03m | 1:56AM-0.11m | 2:00PM-0.06m | 2:45AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 64 | 39 | 39 | 64 | 33 | 41 | 97 | 78 | 36 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 1054 | 186 | 21 | 1459 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 336 | 1043 | 646 | 2263 | 2581 | 369 | 336 | 1178 | 279 |
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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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