Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 18 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: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, ESE swell with 201 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| 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 (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Bethune Beach is looking pretty flat for the foreseeable future. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves with hardly any energy behind them. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.
The first real chance of something worth paddling out for doesn't show up until way down the track. The whole first week is a write-off. From the 17th right through to the 25th of August, we're seeing nothing but tiny ankle-snappers. Swell heights are mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods so short the waves just don't have any push. The combined energy is pitiful, barely breaking 40 for most of that time. Wind is a mixed bag, but mostly cross or cross-off, with a few glassy mornings that would be nice for a longboard if there was any swell. But there isn't. It's just poor surf conditions, day after day.
We do finally see a bit of life on the morning of Thursday, August 27th. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the east, with a period of 12 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 224. It's a moderate energy event, but the wind is light and cross. It's still only a marginal call, and the break is an inconsistent sandbar, so don't get your hopes up too high. The morning of Friday, August 28th, is another slim chance with clean 2 ft surf from the east under a light offshore wind, but the energy drops back to 99.
Honestly, if you're looking for a standout, there isn't one. The best of a bad bunch is probably the morning of the 27th of August. The swell is the biggest, the period is okay, and the wind is manageable. But this is a beginner spot that needs a lot more juice to get good. The swell direction from the east is about right, but the size and consistency just aren't there.
We're looking at a solid 10-day gap with no real surf to speak of before we see that tiny pulse. For a spot like this, a blank run this long is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Keep an eye on it, because forecasts can change, but right now, you might be better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 4 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 24 | 58 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 201 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:41AM0.09m | 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 | |||||||
 |  |  |  | | | | |  | | | | | | |  | | | | |
 | — | 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 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 24 | 58 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 11 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | W 3 | NE 5 | E 5 | E 16 | SE 5 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 23 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NW 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 13 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | ESE 13 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 201 | 19 | — | 20 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 445 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 89 | 468 | 249 | 1296 | 589 | 122 | 468 | 1272 | 510 | 608 | 18 | 0 | 201 | 439 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Bethune Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Bethune Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from Edgewater. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Edgewater. Edgewater has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest