
Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves at Bethune Beach, and honestly, for the next week and a half, there's not much to get excited about. The first proper surfable day doesn't show up until late in the run, so get ready for a lot of flat spells.
Right now, we're in a bit of a slump. The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for won't be until Monday the 18th of August. The morning shows a small 2ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and a light westerly breeze keeping things clean. The energy is weak though, sitting at just 70 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It's a small, weak wave for a beginner session, but with the wind looking good, it's about as good as it gets for a while.
The best bet in this whole 16-day window looks like the morning of Wednesday the 20th of August. We've got a 2ft easterly swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy picks up to a moderate 172 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and the wind is dead calm – glassy as can be. This is a very clean, smallish wave but with that long period, it should have some shape. Keep in mind, with a 13-second period, it might be a bit straighter at a beach break like Bethune Beach, but for the size, it's a fun little morning wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
After that, Friday the 22nd of August morning has a similar look: 2ft at 12 seconds from the east, with a light southerly breeze making for clean conditions. The energy is a touch weaker at 99, but still a decent little window if you're keen.
The downside? This break is listed as inconsistent, and for the first nine days, there's nothing worth recommending. The surf is just too small and the winds are mostly cross-shore or onshore. It's a bleak run, but it's not unusual for this area in the summer. For the few days with a little pulse, the crowds are listed as "sometimes," so expect a few others out, especially on that Wednesday morning.
For the rest of the period, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy. A couple of mornings in the second week might have glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small to do anything on. It's the kind of setup that might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those afternoons with a bit more wind.
So, keep your expectations low, but if you can get out on the 20th or 22nd in the morning, you might just find a clean little wave to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
190 | 157 | 108 | 82 | 41 | 55 | 42 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:50AM1.04m | 4:50PM1.46m | 5:03AM1.06m | 5:55PM1.51m | 6:12AM1.11m | 6:55PM1.56m | 7:13AM1.18m | 7:49PM1.58m | 8:09AM1.25m | 8:39PM1.57m | 9:01AM1.30m | 9:27PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.23m | 10:05AM0.01m | 11:19PM0.17m | 11:10AM-0.05m | 00:19AM0.09m | 12:12PM-0.10m | 1:15AM0.00m | 1:11PM-0.15m | 2:07AM-0.07m | 2:08PM-0.18m | 2:56AM-0.12m | 3:02PM-0.16m | 3:43AM-0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 4 |
190 | 157 | 108 | 82 | 41 | 3 | 42 | 26 | 4 | 26 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | — | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | NE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 7 | SE 4 | — | ESE 6 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 55 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 1 | — | 24 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 613 | 0 | 929 | 0 | 154 | 1371 | 0 | 89 | 559 | 18 | 510 | 1911 | 568 | 650 | 1337 | 510 | 646 | 1814 | 336 |
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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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