
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aldinga Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aldinga Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – South Australia’s Aldinga Beach is in a proper flat spell right now and it’s going to stay that way for quite a while. This is one of those stretches where you’re better off sorting your gear, checking the forecasts, and hoping for a change. We’ve got more than a week of near-nothing before the ocean even starts to wake up.
Right now, from Saturday 4 July through to the middle of the following week, it’s tiny. We’re talking about swell heights of 0.3ft to 1.0ft from the west or southwest, with periods around 8 to 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is barely registering – values like 12, 3, 1, 2, 3, 10, 9 – all well under 100, so weak energy. Winds are often light, sometimes glassy or offshore, which would normally be a dream, but with no swell to work with, it’s just a pretty-looking ocean. Tuesday 7 July even shows zero swell all day. There’s nothing to ride, plain and simple.
Then we hit a bit of a bump. Saturday 11 July morning sees a jump to 5ft from the west-northwest, but the period is only 6 seconds – short period windswell. Combined energy climbs to 133 (moderate), but the forecast still calls it poor surf conditions. Wind is a fresh 22 mph from the north, cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that swell is raw and short. Saturday afternoon, it’s 5ft with 5-second period and 25 mph north-northwest winds – still clean, but rough and lumpy. Kite surfers might find this more interesting than us paddle guys, especially with that strong breeze. Sunday 12 July gets messy: 5ft from the west-southwest, 6-second period, 19-22 mph west-northwest cross-onshore wind, energy hits 159-180, but it’s fresh and choppy. Monday 13 July morning pushes 6ft from the west-southwest, 6-second period, and onshore 19 mph wind – combined energy 237 (strong), but it’s onshore slop. The swell is over 5ft, so beginners should sit this out. By afternoon it drops to 3ft with 5-second period, energy back to 77. Not worth paddling out.
After that, from Tuesday 14 July through to Saturday 18 July, it goes tiny again – 0.3ft to 1.0ft, periods 8-13 seconds, combined energy 1-13. Winds are light, sometimes glassy or offshore, but there’s no power. A few clean-looking mornings, but no waves.
Finally, Sunday 19 July shows another pulse: 6ft from the north-northwest, 5-second period, 22 mph north cross-offshore wind, combined energy 182 (strong). This is the best looking day in the whole outlook. The wind is clean, but that period is super short – the waves will be crumbly and wind-driven. Beginners stay clear; it’s too big and raw for you. Sunday afternoon drops to 3ft with 6-second period, energy 76. Still not great.
Aldinga Beach is an inconsistent beginner break, often crowded, exposed to swell from the southwest. The southern exposure means a west-northwest swell might not wrap in cleanly. There’s no standout quality day here – I can’t point to one session and say “this is it.” Water temp is 59°, about normal for this time of year, but we’re not swimming anyway with this surf.
Honestly, this is a blank run for the area. It’s going to be a long wait, but the north wind pulses on 11-13 July and 19 July offer the only glimmers – just don’t expect magic.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | ENE 2 | — | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:32PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.42m | 7:01PM1.84m | 7:44AM1.43m | 7:31PM1.64m | 8:17AM1.42m | 8:00PM1.39m | 8:56AM1.40m | 8:25PM1.11m | 9:49AM1.37m | 8:07PM0.83m | 11:34AM1.37m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM0.30m | 1:10AM0.02m | 12:46PM0.35m | 1:36AM0.11m | 1:24PM0.43m | 2:01AM0.23m | 2:07PM0.55m | 2:22AM0.38m | 3:05PM0.70m | 2:34AM0.53m | 5:33PM0.81m | 2:07AM0.65m | 10:27PM0.54m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | SW 14 | S 17 | W 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 |
12 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 2 | E 2 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | ENE 2 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 5 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 122 | 34 | 137 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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Information about the Aldinga Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aldinga Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aldinga Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aldinga Beach 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 (Aldinga Beach) 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 Aldinga Beach 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.
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