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West Cape surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 ACST
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West Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Cape sea temperature is 16.5°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 16.5 °C)
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West Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Cape sea temperature is 16.5°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 16.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Cape this week:

The surf forecast for West Cape over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 19th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 22nd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Cape over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)141614141313121216151514181615141413131316151514131414151414131312151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)68113221031671632357244256560657535410614382033652090161011029761034191617081488975651532548693701492286282122262382363
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SE
10
ESE
10
S
15
E
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
45
SW
40
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
E
20
NNE
10
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
0.62
11:55PM
0.82
1:07PM
0.71
12:27AM
0.83
1:13PM
0.82
12:54AM
0.83
1:28PM
0.91
1:18AM
0.80
1:47PM
0.99
1:39AM
0.76
2:06PM
1.06
1:55AM
0.72
2:28PM
1.11
2:07AM
0.66
2:51PM
1.15
2:13AM
0.62
3:18PM
1.16
2:13AM
0.58
3:50PM
1.15
1:59AM
0.57
4:29PM
1.10
12:53AM
0.58
5:19PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.54
6:48AM
0.35
6:26PM
0.46
6:54AM
0.32
7:02PM
0.40
7:05AM
0.30
7:35PM
0.36
7:17AM
0.28
8:06PM
0.34
7:28AM
0.27
8:36PM
0.34
7:39AM
0.26
9:07PM
0.36
7:48AM
0.24
9:39PM
0.39
8:00AM
0.21
10:14PM
0.45
8:14AM
0.20
10:58PM
0.51
8:30AM
0.20
12:25AM
0.58
8:46AM
0.24
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--
Sunset-5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------1------------------
Temp. °C161612131412131414171919141414141415151514141514141415151514141514161617
Feels °C (?)1210711139111113151715666991089891011121213121210101110131414

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the West Cape Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for West Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at West Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Cape 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 (West Cape) 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 West Cape 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 West Cape, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 85 km (53 miles) away.

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