Cape Northumberland Surf Break
Lat Long: 38.06° S 140.67° E

Cape Northumberland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Cape Northumberland

Issued: 2 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Northumberland sea temperature is
16.4° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cape Northumberland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Northumberland surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 11,706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Northumberland this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Northumberland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Northumberland in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 13th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 13th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Northumberland over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
8
8
6
4
3
6
!
0
0
3
3
1
2
2
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
3
WSW
14
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
19
4.5
WSW
17
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
12
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2302
1857
2317
2974
10165
7837
5380
4005
2889
5663
11706
6363
5729
4369
3349
2173
2008
1597
1440
1294
1922
Wind (km/h)
40
N
40
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
25
N
35
NNE
40
N
45
NNW
35
W
30
W
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
5
E
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
5:41PM0.92m
8:45AM0.85m
6:02PM0.83m
9:50AM0.95m
10:43AM1.05m
11:31AM1.14m
12:16PM1.21m
12:59PM1.24m
Low Tide
1:23AM0.60m
1:48PM0.78m
1:47AM0.54m
2:14AM0.47m
2:44AM0.40m
3:19AM0.34m
3:58AM0.28m
4:41AM0.25m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
5
2
8
6
10
3
Temp °C
17
17
14
14
14
14
15
16
18
20
20
14
15
14
14
15
13
15
13
14
15
Feels °C
8
7
8
9
11
10
12
9
10
13
10
6
9
10
7
9
9
9
9
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
3
WSW
14
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
19
3
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
12
2.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
2302
1857
2317
2974
10165
7837
5380
4005
2889
5663
6037
6363
5729
4369
3349
2173
2008
1597
1440
1294
1922
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
22
2
SW
19
1.8
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.8
S
12
1.2
SW
16
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
228
1175
290
2789
663
287
59
85
51
32
184
720
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
651
15
106
79
160
157
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
2.2
NW
9
2.4
W
11
0.6
N
4
1.3
NW
7
4.5
WSW
17
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
22
760
1326
12
167
11706
20
10
18
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
9
8
6
5
4
3
3
3
3
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
216
440
87
142
7
0
0
7
199
286
468
273
273
7
7
87
7
7
7
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
9
9
7
5
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
5
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Cape Northumberland Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Northumberland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Northumberland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Northumberland 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 (Cape Northumberland) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cape Northumberland may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Cape Northumberland is 6 km (4 miles) from Allendale East. If you plan a holiday in South Australia - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Allendale East. Allendale East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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