Surf Forecasts:
Bethune Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, E swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with ESE 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 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bethune Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and miles per hour.
First off, I gotta level with you: the start of this stretch is a tough one. For the first week or so, we’re looking at tiny, weak, and pretty messy conditions. The waves are mostly below 2 feet, and the swell energy is low, barely cracking 37 (weak energy) on most days. There’s a big gap from the 12th right through to the 17th where I wouldn’t bother paddling out—it’s just not worth it. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for nothing.
Things start to look a little more promising as we head into the second week. On the morning of the 18th, we get a bit of a bump. A long-period groundswell rolls in from the East with a 13-second period and 1 foot swell. The swell energy jumps to 58 (weak to moderate), and the wind is glassy from the NW. It’s not big, but for a beach break, that long period means cleaner lines and easier paddling. It’s a surfable window, but it’s not a standout.
The best chance we get in this whole 16-day stretch is on the morning of the 19th. The swell picks up to 2 feet from the East, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 81 (moderate). More importantly, the wind is glassy from the SSE. That’s the kind of morning where you can get a few fun, clean little waves to yourself. It’s not a world-class day, but for the area, it’s the best on offer. Remember though, Bethune Beach can be inconsistent, so don’t count on a barrage of sets.
Later on, the afternoon of the 23rd sees the biggest swell of the forecast at 3 feet from the ESE, with a 9-second period and energy of 174 (moderate). But the wind is a cross-shore from the ESE at 9 mph, making for a bumpy surface. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. The morning of the 23rd has cleaner cross-off winds and 2 feet swell, but it’s still just ordinary.
Honestly, for the last week of August, keep your expectations low. The surf stays small and choppy, with a lot of risk of thunderstorms in the afternoons. There’s no true standout session—just a few windows of glassy, clean conditions for small-wave fun.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. It tends not to stay poor for long around here.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 |
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 kJ | 32 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 47 | 89 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.57m | 9:01AM1.30m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:13PM1.44m | 10:39AM1.34m | 10:57PM1.34m | 11:27AM1.33m | 11:41PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.30m | 00:25AM1.12m | 1:04PM1.26m | 1:12AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM-0.18m | 2:56AM-0.12m | 3:02PM-0.16m | 3:43AM-0.13m | 3:55PM-0.12m | 4:28AM-0.11m | 4:48PM-0.04m | 5:12AM-0.06m | 5:40PM0.06m | 5:56AM0.02m | 6:34PM0.16m | 6:41AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | 11 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 11 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 47 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 10 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | E 9 | — | E 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1911 | 1440 | 1503 | 1789 | 1463 | 895 | 1911 | 1447 | 1269 | 1911 | 445 | 89 | 114 | 89 | 445 | 445 | 89 | 0 | 445 | 0 |
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