Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Bethune Beach in feet and knots.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch ahead. This is a sandbar setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this 16-day window is looking flat. The water temperature is 83°F, which is about average for this time of year.
For the first week, from Monday, September 7th, there’s basically nothing. Tiny swells, mostly under 2ft, with poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, often under 100, so there’s no power. We see a little bump on Tuesday, September 8th with a 3ft swell from the NE, but it’s short period at 6 seconds and the wind is cross-on, so it’s not worth a paddle. The best it gets is a 4ft NE swell on Wednesday, September 9th, but the wind is cross-shore, and the energy is only moderate at 205. It’s still poor surf conditions.
The following week doesn’t get any better. From Thursday, September 10th all the way through to Sunday, September 20th, we’re looking at tiny waves, 1ft to 2ft, with weak energy and mostly cross-on or cross winds. The swell direction shifts around from ENE to E, but the period is short, between 6 and 9 seconds, so it’s just not going to hold any shape. There are a few glassy mornings, like Tuesday, September 15th and again on Sunday, September 20th, but the swell is too small to ride.
The standout, if you can call it that, is on Tuesday, September 22nd. The morning brings a 3ft NE swell with a period of 8 seconds and a glassy wind. The combined energy jumps to 92, which is still weak, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The afternoon gets messy with cross-on wind, so the morning is your only chance. It’s for beginners only, and even then, it’s going to be a slog.
Honestly, Bethune Beach is usually a slow spot, and this forecast is no exception. There are no real standouts in this 16-day window. The surf is poor, and the conditions are ordinary. Keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 38 | 79 | 192 | 171 | 103 | 86 | 57 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45PM1.44m | 6:06AM1.15m | 6:42PM1.45m | 7:04AM1.23m | 7:33PM1.45m | 7:55AM1.30m | 8:20PM1.42m | 8:43AM1.36m | 9:05PM1.37m | 9:28AM1.39m | 9:47PM1.30m | 10:12AM1.40m | 10:28PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:05AM-0.01m | 00:06AM0.06m | 12:07PM-0.07m | 00:58AM-0.02m | 1:05PM-0.12m | 1:45AM-0.09m | 1:58PM-0.14m | 2:29AM-0.12m | 2:49PM-0.13m | 3:11AM-0.12m | 3:38PM-0.08m | 3:52AM-0.08m | 4:26PM0.00m | 4:32AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | 6 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 38 | 79 | 192 | 171 | 103 | 86 | 57 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | NE 8 | E 9 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | SE 4 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 34 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 468 | 1156 | 0 | 513 | 513 | 513 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 579 | 0 | 89 | 1076 | 895 | 336 | 1575 | 510 | 89 | 1911 | 0 |
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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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