Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 30 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethune Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bethune Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Bethune Beach in the old-school numbers.
The honest truth is, this stretch is dead quiet for the bulk of the outlook. The first week and a half is a real flat spell, with barely a wave worth mentioning. The water temp is sitting right around 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
From Monday 13 July all the way through to Tuesday 21 July, the surf is a total no-go. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the energy readings are all in the weak range (mostly under 30). There’s a few moments of glassy wind, like Tuesday afternoon (14 July) and Friday morning (17 July), but with nothing to ride, it’s just a pretty picture.
The first real sign of life pops up on Wednesday 22 July. On the morning of the 22nd, we get a bump to about 3 feet from the SE, with a short 7-second period. Wave energy finally climbs to 108 (moderate). The wind is light offshore from the WSW, so the surface will be clean. It’s described as "surfable but very ordinary," which is the best we get. It’s a weak, small wave – fine for a float if you’re keen, but nothing to write home about.
After that, the rest of the month drifts back into the doldrums. A couple more small pulses show up around the 27th and 28th, but the winds turn cross-shore and messy. By Tuesday 28 July, we see a 3-foot easterly swell, but with a moderate cross-shore wind and that same short period, it’s gonna be a sloppy, choppy mess.
So, the one standout window is a humble one: Wednesday 22 July morning at Bethune Beach. That’s your best offer. You’ll get 3 feet from the SE, clean conditions with a light offshore wind, but it’s a weak, short-period swell. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a very marginal call. Beginners can handle it size-wise, but don’t expect any real push or shape.
For the rest of the 16 days, I’d say the beach is better suited for a kite than a paddle. This is a tough run for the area, but it doesn’t stay this flat forever. Keep watching the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 24 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02PM1.67m | 8:21AM1.22m | 8:55PM1.67m | 9:16AM1.26m | 9:46PM1.63m | 10:10AM1.28m | 10:36PM1.55m | 11:03AM1.28m | 11:25PM1.44m | 11:56AM1.28m | 00:13AM1.32m | 12:50PM1.26m | 1:02AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM-0.17m | 2:25AM-0.05m | 2:16PM-0.18m | 3:18AM-0.09m | 3:14PM-0.17m | 4:10AM-0.11m | 4:11PM-0.12m | 5:00AM-0.11m | 5:08PM-0.05m | 5:49AM-0.07m | 6:06PM0.04m | 6:38AM-0.02m | 7:05PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNW 5 | ESE 8 | NNW 4 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | NNW 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | NW 4 | — | ESE 8 | WNW 2 | — | ESE 8 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | W 2 | SSE 4 | SW 2 | WSW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 24 | 1 | — | 24 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 468 | 468 | 608 | 1578 | 89 | 746 | 165 | 1156 | 1574 | 1911 | 1156 | 1552 | 102 | 1447 | 577 | 69 | 89 | 336 | 249 | 336 |
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