Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Bethune Beach. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch coming up. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with only a few glimpses of something rideable. The water is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the swim will be nice.
We’ve got a real dry spell here. From Monday the 17th all the way through to the end of August, the surf is nearly non-existent. Most days we’re looking at tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves with weak energy, mostly in the 21 to 65 range. The wind is often cross or cross-off, and mornings are usually cleaner, but there’s just no push. A few mornings like Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 26th are described as “surfable but very ordinary” – small, weak, and not worth getting excited over. The swell is a mix of short-period E to ESE stuff, mostly around 8 seconds, so it’s weak and won’t hold any shape.
The one standout – and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar – is Friday morning, August 28th. Swell from the east at 2 ft with a period of 11 seconds, and combined energy hitting 260. That’s moderate energy and the best we’ll see. The wind is light and cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions come together for a decent session. The swell direction is a bit east, not the ideal ENE for this sandbar, but it’s what we’ve got. Consistency is inconsistent here, so that morning is a bit of a gamble, but it’s your best shot.
After that, the end of August and into September 1st looks like a fade back to small, weak slop with onshore breezes and very ordinary conditions. The energy drops way down, and the period goes short again. Not much to write home about.
So, to sum it up: if you’re itching for a paddle, aim for the morning of the 28th. Otherwise, it’s a lot of flat water and small junky waves. The gap between the 17th and the 28th is a long one, so maybe save the wax for later.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 8 | E 12 |
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 kJ | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 58 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.30m | 00:25AM1.12m | 1:04PM1.26m | 1:12AM1.03m | 1:57PM1.23m | 2:03AM0.96m | 2:55PM1.19m | 3:01AM0.91m | 3:57PM1.19m | 4:05AM0.89m | 4:55PM1.20m | 5:05AM0.91m | 5:47PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.16m | 6:41AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.26m | 7:29AM0.16m | 8:29PM0.33m | 8:21AM0.21m | 9:29PM0.36m | 9:16AM0.23m | 10:27PM0.35m | 10:11AM0.22m | 11:20PM0.31m | 11:03AM0.18m | 00:07AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 37 | 28 | 36 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 58 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 9 | — | E 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 16 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 14 | SE 4 | E 13 | E 8 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 23 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 2 | — | WNW 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 39 | 4 | — | 4 | 11 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 445 | 445 | 445 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 89 | 468 | 596 | 631 | 589 | 746 | 491 | 1330 | 89 | 89 | 63 | 89 | 127 | 1178 | 89 |
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