Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (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. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Bethune Beach are looking pretty grim for paddle surfing. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. The whole window is filled with tiny, weak swell and a persistent cross or cross-onshore breeze that’s going to keep things messy.
The first real chance to even think about getting wet doesn’t come until Monday, August 17th. Up until then, it’s a long run of blown-out, knee-high dribble. The combined swell energy is barely hitting double digits for most of that time, just a few weak pulses (18) to (135) that don’t have enough oomph to make anything of it. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at flatness.
The only day that even registers as “surfable” is Monday morning, August 17th, and even that is a stretch. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is the cleanest we’ll see. The combined energy is a weak (49). It’s small, it’s gutless, but it’s the only window where the conditions aren’t actively terrible. This is strictly for a longboard or a foamie, and you’ll be working for every crumbly little wave. Don’t expect any crowds – there won’t be a reason for them.
After that, it’s back to the same old story: tiny swell and onshore wind. The last little glimmer is on Wednesday morning, August 19th, and Thursday morning, August 20th. Both mornings offer glassy conditions with a light 2 ft swell from the E, but the period is a bit longer at 9 seconds. The energy is still weak (52) and (58). It’s just enough to push some small, clean peelers through, but you’ll be scratching for them. It’s a “maybe” for a dawn patrol if you’re desperate. The rest of the time? Don’t bother. The cross-shore chop will ruin any chance of a clean line.
Bottom line: There are no standouts here. Save your energy and your wax. The surf is a no-go for the foreseeable future. This is a solid stretch of flat, blown-out sandbar. It’s a better bet for a beach day than a surf session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 27 | 13 | 15 | 43 | 88 | 113 | 196 | 132 | 105 | 80 | 55 | 70 | 39 | 25 | 34 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38AM1.09m | 2:33PM1.37m | 2:40AM1.05m | 3:40PM1.41m | 3:50AM1.04m | 4:50PM1.46m | 5:03AM1.06m | 5:55PM1.51m | 6:12AM1.11m | 6:55PM1.56m | 7:13AM1.18m | 7:49PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.24m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:05PM0.25m | 9:00AM0.04m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 27 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 132 | 132 | 3 | 80 | 55 | 3 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | — | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | SSE 5 | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 15 | 43 | 88 | 113 | 196 | — | 105 | — | — | 70 | 2 | — | 34 | — | — | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 1440 | 928 | 1574 | 1190 | 920 | 1382 | 613 | 158 | 929 | 63 | 158 | 981 | 0 | 158 | 1207 | 0 | 1359 | 1198 | 510 |
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