Aldinga Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.29° S 138.45° E

Aldinga Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Aldinga Beach sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.2° 

Aldinga Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 5s period, W swell with 15 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 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are about as flat as a politician’s promise. The finder is showing a big fat zero for any rideable surf. We’re looking at a dry spell that stretches from now, all the way through the 16-day window, with zero recommendations coming through.

Aldinga Beach is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a classic beginner-friendly, rarely-consistent bank that’s *fairly exposed* to the southwest. The problem is, there’s just no swell. We’re talking wave heights barely breaking the 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft mark for most of the run. The few times we get a pulse, like on the morning of the 28th of August, we see a tiny 0.7 ft from the WSW with a weak energy reading of 21 (weak energy), but it’s barely a ripple. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

The winds are a mixed bag. We get a few glassy mornings – the 26th of August, the 28th of August, and the 8th of September all have that “glass” wind state and a slight air, which would be a dream if there was any swell. The 27th of August morning has a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph, which is a nice direction for Aldinga, but again, with only 0.7 ft of 8-second windswell, it’s not going to get you out of your wetsuit. The long period swells we see on the 28th of August afternoon (16 seconds) and the 30th of August morning (12 seconds) are from the SW, but they’re so small (0.3 ft) they’re not going to do anything. The combined energy barely cracks double digits for most of the month.

The second week is even more of a washout. From the 1st of September onward, we’ve got strong northerly winds hitting 19 mph on the Tuesday, just blowing the tiny scraps to bits. The 9th of September sees a slight uptick in swell to 2 ft from the SSW, but it’s short-period (5 seconds) and the wind is onshore and choppy. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine.

Look, Aldinga is an inconsistent spot, and this run is a classic example of a blank period. It’s not a surprise for this area. The good news is it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, leave the boards in the shed. This is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
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10
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9
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8
0.1
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8
0.1
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8
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.7
N
4
0.5
W
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
10
8
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7
11
9
8
8
4
6
4
3
1
1
1
1
9
0
15
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
N
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
10
N
5
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNW
25
N
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
High Tide
3:54PM1.74m
4:45AM1.35m
4:20PM1.87m
4:58AM1.50m
4:46PM1.94m
5:15AM1.65m
5:11PM1.95m
5:33AM1.78m
5:36PM1.90m
5:53AM1.89m
6:00PM1.79m
6:14AM1.95m
6:23PM1.62m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.63m
10:40PM0.10m
10:09AM0.44m
10:55PM0.01m
10:36AM0.27m
11:12PM-0.04m
11:03AM0.14m
11:28PM-0.06m
11:31AM0.05m
11:45PM-0.04m
11:59AM0.01m
00:01AM0.01m
12:28PM0.04m
00:16AM0.08m
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6:43
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6:37
6:35
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5:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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14
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Adelaide? If you are looking for accommodation near Aldinga Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Adelaide, consider staying in Morphett Vale which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Adelaide where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rapid Bay which is 36 km (22 miles) away, Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and Port Adelaide.

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