Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, E swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 14s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethune Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Bethune Beach. It’s a sandbar setup, exposed to the east-northeast, and it’s rated as a beginner spot. But honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a pretty grim stretch for surf. The water is sitting average for this time of year, no big anomaly to report, but that doesn’t help the waves.
We’ve got a long gap with almost nothing. From now (Thursday, August 27) through to early September, the surf is tiny – mostly around 1 foot to 2 feet – with weak energy (values mostly between 23 and 71). The wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, making conditions poor or just ordinary. There’s a bit of a pulse on Wednesday, September 2, with swell hitting 2 feet to 3 feet from the east, period stretching to 11 seconds, and moderate energy (121 to 149). But the wind is cross-on, so it’s messy. The only real standout is on Thursday morning, September 3. We get glassy conditions, 2 feet of east swell at 9 seconds, and clean surf. That’s your best bet – small but clean, perfect for a beginner to get a few soft ones. After that, the swell drops back to tiny, with occasional glassy mornings but no real punch.
Later in the second week, around September 6-8, there’s a small northeast swell, 2 feet to 2 feet, with periods up to 10-11 seconds and moderate energy (93 to 127). The wind is light and clean on the mornings of the 6th and 7th, and glassy on the morning of the 8th. It’s still small, but if you’re keen, those mornings offer the best chance of a clean, rideable wave. Nothing here is big enough to worry about – it’s all beginner-friendly.
So, the honest summary: Bethune Beach is not delivering much firepower. The one standout is the morning of Thursday, September 3 – glassy, clean, small waves. If you’re a beginner or just want to stretch your legs on a longboard, that’s your window. Rest of the time, it’s mostly flat and choppy.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 |
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 kJ | 15 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:06AM1.10m | 8:27PM1.32m | 8:45AM1.17m | 9:03PM1.32m | 9:22AM1.24m | 9:39PM1.30m | 10:01AM1.30m | 10:16PM1.27m | 10:43AM1.36m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:27AM1.40m | 11:38PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.04m | 2:00PM-0.03m | 2:37AM-0.01m | 2:41PM-0.04m | 3:11AM-0.04m | 3:22PM-0.03m | 3:45AM-0.05m | 4:05PM0.00m | 4:21AM-0.04m | 4:52PM0.05m | 5:00AM-0.02m | 5:43PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | 30 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 14 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 3 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 16 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | E 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 14 | 13 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 40 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 432 | 596 | 35 | 0 | 510 | 0 | 683 | 857 | 683 | 746 | 1911 | 1076 | 1076 | 1076 | 1296 | 895 | 1296 | 89 |
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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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