Bethune Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the next 16 days is a quiet one. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and not much to get excited about. The truth is, for the first two weeks of the forecast, it’s a total write-off. There’s no surf worth paddling out for until the very end of the period.

Right now, through to around the 17th of August, we’ve got practically nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the period is short – in the 6 to 8 second range – which means the waves are weak and lacking any push. The combined energy is mostly in the double digits, barely cracking 100 (28 to 107). It’s just not doing anything. The winds are a mess of cross-shore and cross-onshore breezes, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 11th with glassy conditions, but with a swell of 1 ft and a 6-second period, it’s barely a ripple. We’re not talking about a surf session here.

Then, finally, on the 18th of August, we see a tiny flicker of life. The swell ticks up a notch, still small at 2 ft, but the period stretches to 9 seconds. That’s a bit more groundswell in there, giving it a little more shape and energy. The combined energy climbs to 41 and 47. The winds look promising too – glassy in the morning and a clean cross-offshore in the afternoon. It’s not big, but it’s the best we’ve got.

So, for the absolute best on offer, you’re looking at Bethune Beach on Monday the 18th of August. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the east, but with a 9-second period, it’ll be a little more defined than the junk before it. The morning is glassy, and the afternoon has a clean cross-offshore wind. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and with the waves being this small, it’s the only game in town. It’s inconsistent by nature, so don’t expect a set every minute, but for a slow poke, it’s a chance to get wet.

The 19th of August morning also looks clean with a 2 ft east swell and a 9-second period, giving it a bit more energy (65). The wind is offshore, which is a big plus for clean faces. But again, it’s small. By the afternoon of the 19th, the wind swings onshore and the conditions fall apart.

The water temperature at Bethune Beach is sitting at 83°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, the afternoon of the 9th or 10th with a 12 mph cross-shore breeze might be more fun than paddling out for these ankle-biters. For the surfer, patience is the name of the game. It’s a long, quiet run, but the forecasts can change. Hang tight.

Rusty.

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