A-Bay (Willyama Bay) surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

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A-Bay (Willyama Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's A-Bay (Willyama Bay) sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for A-Bay (Willyama Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for A-Bay (Willyama Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at A-Bay (Willyama Bay) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 15th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 15th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for A-Bay (Willyama Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313121211112321191817161515151615151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)127184679645526417157365105119442264186011159391034942120812511045921617
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
30
W
15
SW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
20
N
25
W
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
S
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11AM
1.06
4:19PM
0.36
5:48AM
0.96
3:53PM
0.34
6:29AM
0.83
7:33AM
0.68
12:03PM
0.63
3:16AM
0.43
1:09PM
0.66
2:26AM
0.52
1:45PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14PM
0.20
10:08PM
-0.06
1:14PM
0.31
10:18PM
-0.01
10:10PM
0.06
9:20PM
0.12
8:30PM
0.14
6:48AM
0.38
8:14PM
0.14
7:43AM
0.27
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35-
Sunset--7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:36--7:37--7:37
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141515131314141414132123221915141414121313
Feels °C (?)9109109101110101120201816121187799
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  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind reported 6 km from A-Bay (Willyama Bay) (moderate winds from the WSW at Stenhouse Bay 6 km from A-Bay (Willyama Bay)). 1.2m 3s local chop from the WSW with a 0.7m 14s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the A-Bay (Willyama Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for A-Bay (Willyama Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at A-Bay (Willyama Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our A-Bay (Willyama Bay) 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 (A-Bay (Willyama Bay)) 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 A-Bay (Willyama Bay) 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 A-Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 74 km (46 miles) away.

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