Bethune Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water at Bethune Beach.

To be honest, this is a tough stretch. The surf is small and the energy is weak for most of the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long gap of days with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real recommendation doesn’t come until Saturday the 7th of August, which is a full two weeks away. That’s a long dry spell.

For the first of those, Saturday morning the 7th of August, we’ve got a tiny bump of 2ft from the ESE, with a short period of 7 seconds and weak energy (55). The wind is light and clean from the SSE, which is a cross-offshore, so it’ll be glassy. The combined energy is low, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar, and the water is warm, running about 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, but still pleasant.

Then Sunday morning the 8th of August is similar: 3ft from the E, 7-second period, moderate energy (72), with light clean winds. That’s your pick of the run. The swell is small, the period is short, but for a beginner looking for a fun, clean morning, it’s the standout.

The following Saturday morning, the 9th of August, is more of the same – 2ft, 7 seconds, from the E, with light cross-off winds and low energy (51). It’s consistent with the pattern, but nothing to get excited about.

Sunday morning, the 9th of August, is the last of the bunch: again 2ft from the E, 7 seconds, light wind, energy at 51 (moderate). It’s the same story.

Nothing here is over 5ft, so it’s all fun for beginners and longboards. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so don’t expect to have it to yourself, but it won’t be a circus. The optimum swell direction is ENE, and the swells are coming from the E and ESE, so it’s workable but not perfect.

The best on offer is Saturday morning the 8th of August, with that 3ft and clean conditions. That’s your top pick.

Rusty.

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