Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 13s 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bethune Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you straight up – it’s been a quiet stretch here at Bethune Beach, and it looks like it’s going to stay that way for a good long while. This is a sandbar setup, exposed to the east-northeast, but truth is, we’ve got a lean 16-day window ahead with nothing that gets the heart pumping. The first real chance to even talk about waves doesn’t show up till Friday the 28th of August, and even then, it’s more of a whisper than a roar.
Friday the 28th is the only morning that even deserves a mention. Early, you’ll find some 1ft of east swell, riding on a 9-second period. The energy is weak, measuring just 46 in the combined energy department. The wind is a light cross-off from the south-southeast, making things clean. Water temp is sitting at 84°, with an anomaly of -0.4°, so pretty average for this time of year. But don’t get too excited – it’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets messier with a cross-shore wind and a bit more size (3ft), but the chop ruins it. The rest of the period? Gap after gap. You’re looking at days and days of tiny, sloppy waves, poor conditions, and a lot of waiting. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to Wednesday the 9th of September, it’s a long, flat slog with nothing worth paddling for. On Wednesday the 9th of September morning, there’s a moment of glassy conditions and a tiny 1ft east-southeast swell, but it’s just not enough to call a session.
Honestly, this is a classic Florida flat spell. Bethune Beach is inconsistent at the best of times, and right now, it’s not really offering anything for a surfer. If you’re desperate, Friday morning the 28th is your best (and really only) bet – and even that’s a stretch. For everyone else, this is a time to check the forecast again later.
Don’t get too down, though – it never stays this quiet forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 20 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 79 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 45 | 55 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:27AM1.04m | 7:51PM1.31m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28AM0.10m | 1:19PM0.01m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | 7 | 2 | — | 15 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 17 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | E 17 | E 16 | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | SE 4 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 16 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 12 | — | 10 | — | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 15 | ENE 14 | E 7 | ENE 13 | — | E 8 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 20 | 4 | 16 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 9 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | — | 79 | 6 | — | 6 | 45 | 55 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 89 | 1582 | 89 | 336 | 1578 | 0 | 0 | 1166 | 0 | 627 | 596 | 895 | 746 | 850 | 895 | 141 | 1076 | 102 |
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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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