Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bethune Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bethune Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking on the next 16 days for Bethune Beach. Gotta be honest, it’s looking pretty flat. The swell is small, the energy is weak, and we’re in for a long wait before anything even looks like a wave.
We start on Tuesday, July 14th, with a tiny 2 ft swell from the ESE, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the energy is just a weak 58. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The outlook is just "poor surf conditions" – and that’s exactly what we’ve got. Not worth paddling out.
The whole first week is a struggle. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – all the same story. We’re looking at 1 ft to 2 ft waves, short periods, and the combined energy barely cracks 50. Even when the wind goes glassy on Friday morning, the swell is just too small to do anything with. It’s a real bummer.
Saturday the 18th gives us a tiny bump to 2 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, and it’s still just not enough to get excited about. The entire stretch from July 14th right through to the morning of July 23rd is a total gap. No recommendations, just poor surf.
Then, on Thursday morning, July 23rd, we get a little ray of hope. A 2 ft ESE swell, the wind is glassy, and the combined energy is 42. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s still small, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a weak windswell, but if you’re desperate, that glassy morning might give you a few little knee-high peelers.
The only other day that stands out at all is Tuesday, July 28th. The morning starts with a 2 ft ESE swell and glassy conditions – that’s your best bet for a clean, tiny wave. The afternoon sees the energy jump to 106 (moderate wave energy) with a 2 ft ESE swell, but it’s going to be choppy with a 16 mph cross-shore wind. That afternoon session is going to be a mess.
Honestly, if you’re a beginner, these tiny, 1 ft to 2 ft waves are fine for learning, but there’s no power. For anyone else, this is a long, flat wait. The best chance for a clean, glassy little wave is the morning of July 28th. It’s not a standout, it’s just the least bad option. Hang in there, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 3 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 15 | 19 | 36 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 42 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55PM1.67m | 9:16AM1.26m | 9:46PM1.63m | 10:10AM1.28m | 10:36PM1.55m | 11:03AM1.28m | 11:25PM1.44m | 11:56AM1.28m | 00:13AM1.32m | 12:50PM1.26m | 1:02AM1.19m | 1:45PM1.24m | 1:53AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM-0.18m | 3:18AM-0.09m | 3:14PM-0.17m | 4:10AM-0.11m | 4:11PM-0.12m | 5:00AM-0.11m | 5:08PM-0.05m | 5:49AM-0.07m | 6:06PM0.04m | 6:38AM-0.02m | 7:05PM0.13m | 7:26AM0.04m | 8:06PM0.21m | 8:15AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 7 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 15 | 15 | — | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | — | NNW 4 | S 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 4 | NNW 3 | E 8 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 43 | 15 | 1 | 36 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 13 | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 1440 | 1911 | 1359 | 1464 | 1269 | 1816 | 1447 | 1169 | 982 | 949 | 510 | 579 | 510 | 914 | 445 | 89 | 377 |
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