Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 45 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.8m 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 (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bethune Beach. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch of sand is looking pretty flat and quiet for the next two weeks. There are no real standout swells on the horizon, just a long run of tiny, weak waves. You’ll be waiting a while before anything even gets close to surfable, so temper those expectations.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Thursday the 23rd of July. Even then, it’s a very modest start. On the morning of the 23rd, we’re looking at clean, offshore wind from the SW, with the swell coming from the ESE at 2 ft, a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is low (47), so it’s not going to be powerful. The waves are surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon, the wind swings SE and picks up, making it cross-shore and choppy, so the morning is your best bet that day.
The rest of the period is a write-off for any decent surfing. Most days show tiny swell between 1 ft and 3 ft, with weak energy readings (often in the teens or low 20s) and winds that are cross-shore, onshore, or just messy. There are a few brief moments of glassy conditions on the morning of the 24th of July, and again on the morning of the 29th of July, when the swell is only 1 ft to 2 ft, but the energy is so low (34 and 52 respectively) that it’s barely worth paddling out for. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a session, the morning of Thursday the 23rd is the only window that’s even slightly worth mentioning. With the wind offshore and the swell tiny but clean, it’s a longboard or foamie day. Anything bigger than that and you’ll be fighting the flatness. The setup here is a sandbar, and with the lack of any real swell, it’s going to be a frustrating wait. If you’re into kitesurfing, the stronger afternoon winds later in the period might offer a bit more fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a tough stretch. Hang in there – forecasts can change, but this one’s looking like a long flat spell.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 3 | SE 5 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:42PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:07PM0.27m | 9:04AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 7 | — | 14 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | 5 | 18 | — | 10 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | S 5 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | ESE 4 | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | 15 | — | 16 | 13 | — | 18 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 468 | 589 | 470 | 1118 | 1911 | 1911 | 1447 | 1269 | 1166 | 1076 | 377 | 571 | 336 | 510 | 857 | 89 | 1076 | 648 | 35 | 89 |
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