Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ESE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 12 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 85 | 70 | 120 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:13PM1.44m | 10:39AM1.34m | 10:57PM1.34m | 11:27AM1.33m | 11:41PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.30m | 00:25AM1.12m | 1:04PM1.26m | 1:12AM1.03m | 1:57PM1.23m | 2:03AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM-0.16m | 3:43AM-0.13m | 3:55PM-0.12m | 4:28AM-0.11m | 4:48PM-0.04m | 5:12AM-0.06m | 5:40PM0.06m | 5:56AM0.02m | 6:34PM0.16m | 6:41AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.26m | 7:29AM0.16m | 8:29PM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | ESE 9 |
11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 85 | 70 | 2 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 4 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | SSE 4 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | E 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | NE 7 | E 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | — | E 6 |
— | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | ESE 2 | S 3 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 10 | S 3 |
1 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 35 | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | 120 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1815 | 1447 | 1269 | 1911 | 573 | 1269 | 1911 | 122 | 89 | 249 | 89 | 468 | 445 | 445 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 468 | 89 |
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Information about the Bethune Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bethune Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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