Surf Forecasts:
The Trough surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Trough this week:
The surf forecast for The Trough over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Trough in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Trough over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 59 | 90 | 31 | 17 | 35 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 32 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:21AM0.91m | 1:37PM1.37m | 3:11AM0.93m | 2:30PM1.57m | 4:10AM0.98m | 3:11PM1.77m | 4:44AM1.00m | 3:47PM1.93m | 5:08AM1.00m | 4:21PM2.05m | 5:28AM1.01m | 4:54PM2.12m | 5:45AM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.81m | 5:59AM0.73m | 9:15PM0.55m | 7:29AM0.76m | 10:00PM0.32m | 8:23AM0.74m | 10:36PM0.14m | 9:02AM0.68m | 11:09PM0.05m | 9:35AM0.58m | 11:38PM0.02m | 10:07AM0.48m | 00:03AM0.04m | 10:39AM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 5 | W 5 | N 4 | WSW 8 | — |
9 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 6 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | — | S 17 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — |
29 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 13 | 7 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SW 11 | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | 59 | 90 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 32 | 133 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 778 | 443 | 126 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
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Information about the The Trough Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Trough provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Trough can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Trough 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 (The Trough) 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 The Trough 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.
The Trough is 11 km (7 miles) from the very large city of Morphett Vale. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Morphett Vale. Morphett Vale has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











