Secret spot?We can hide it! Rhino Head Surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 22 May 2013 CSTRhino Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Period (s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 535 | 453 | 404 | 633 | 392 | 236 | 543 | 1506 | 2111 | 2240 | 1988 | 1672 | 1436 | 1109 | 776 | 604 | 564 | 507 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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| Wind State (?) | cross- on |
cross | cross | on | cross- on |
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cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off |
on | cross- on |
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High Tide / height (m) |
12:19PM 0.84 |
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12:23AM 0.49 |
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12:46PM 0.96 |
1:02AM 0.49 |
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1:17PM 1.08 |
1:35AM 0.49 |
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1:51PM 1.17 |
2:07AM 0.49 |
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2:26PM 1.22 |
2:39AM 0.49 |
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3:03PM 1.22 |
3:13AM 0.50 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
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7:31PM 0.32 |
5:30AM 0.29 |
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8:00PM 0.24 |
6:03AM 0.23 |
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8:31PM 0.18 |
6:37AM 0.18 |
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9:04PM 0.15 |
7:13AM 0.14 |
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9:38PM 0.14 |
7:49AM 0.11 |
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10:13PM 0.16 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Stenhouse Bay, Australia which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Rhino Head. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Rhino Head blow from the WNW
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Today's Rhino Head sea temperature is 18.3 °C (Statistics for 22 May 1981-2005 - mean: 16.9 max: 17.9 min: 15.9 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Cool air temperatures (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Cool air temperatures (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| High °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | ||||||
| Low °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 17:22 | - | - | 17:21 | - | - | 17:21 | - | - | 17:20 | - | - | 17:20 | - | - | 17:19 | - | ||||||
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Information about the Rhino Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rhino Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Rhino Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rhino Head 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 (Rhino Head) 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 Rhino Head 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Yorke Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Rhino Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 75 km (47 miles) away.
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