Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethune Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethune Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be straight with you. Rusty here, and I’m telling you now: don’t get your hopes up for Bethune Beach over this stretch. We’ve got a full 16 days ahead, but the surf is practically dead on arrival. It’s one of those long, flat spells where you’re better off finding something else to do.
Starting from Friday, July 31st, it’s a tough watch. The water temp is 83°, which is pretty normal for the season, but that’s the only thing that’s average. The waves just aren't there. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, stuck in the double digits like 8, 10, and 33 (weak energy). There is no standout session in the whole run. It’s just poor surf, day after day.
You’ll get a few moments of clean conditions – like a light offshore breeze on Saturday morning the 1st, and the water goes glassy on Tuesday morning the 4th. But the swell is a joke, never getting above 3 ft, mostly just 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The only time the energy picks up a bit is on Sunday afternoon the 2nd (153 – moderate energy) with a 4 ft swell from the SE, but the period is a weak 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be mushy and weak.
If you had to pick the absolute best of a bad bunch, it’s Tuesday morning the 4th of August. It’s glassy, totally flat calm, with a tiny 2 ft E swell. The place will look pretty, but you’ll be scratching for a ride. It’s a window for a clean little knee-slapper, but that’s the peak of a very low mountain.
Then the second week from the 9th to the 15th of August is even more barren. Energy drops back into the 20s and 30s. The breaks are inconsistent around here anyway, and this dry spell is pretty typical for the area. The wind keeps switching onshore, and with no swell and chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle surfer.
So, my honest advice? Save the wax. There’s nothing worth paddling out for in this 16-day forecast. It’s a long, flat, and frustrating stretch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 5 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 33 | 103 | 51 | 32 | 43 | 39 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 40 | 86 | 47 | 34 | 34 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.10m | 10:09PM1.32m | 10:31AM1.14m | 10:44PM1.28m | 11:10AM1.19m | 11:20PM1.24m | 11:52AM1.24m | 00:00AM1.19m | 12:39PM1.29m | 00:46AM1.14m | 1:32PM1.34m | 1:38AM1.09m | 2:33PM1.37m | 2:40AM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.03m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:26PM0.06m | 4:59AM0.02m | 5:11PM0.10m | 5:34AM0.03m | 6:00PM0.15m | 6:15AM0.03m | 6:55PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.04m | 7:58PM0.24m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:05PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 7 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 7 | 6 | — | 26 | 33 | 49 | 51 | 32 | 43 | 39 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 29 | — | 37 | 47 | 4 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | E 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 31 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 103 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 86 | — | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 468 | 857 | 895 | 468 | 127 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 857 | 89 | 573 | 1814 | 981 | 920 | 857 | 559 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bethune Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bethune Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bethune Beach 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 (Bethune Beach) 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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