Aldinga Beach surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 02 May 2026 ACST
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Aldinga Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aldinga Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aldinga Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aldinga Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
1.2
NW
5
1.8
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
6
2
WNW
6
1.2
W
6
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.5
WNW
3
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
1
SSW
5
1
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
67
208
328
317
272
88
91
66
17
7
5
5
78
80
37
131
47
37
16
12
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
WNW
40
NW
40
NW
45
NW
35
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
W
10
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:36PM2.02m
5:07AM1.39m
4:58PM2.09m
5:30AM1.37m
5:22PM2.12m
5:52AM1.34m
5:47PM2.10m
6:16AM1.29m
6:13PM2.04m
6:42AM1.22m
6:41PM1.94m
7:12AM1.11m
7:11PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:14AM0.29m
11:14PM-0.01m
10:35AM0.25m
11:38PM-0.04m
10:56AM0.24m
00:03AM-0.02m
11:18AM0.24m
00:29AM0.03m
11:41AM0.26m
00:58AM0.12m
12:04PM0.33m
1:32AM0.23m
12:27PM0.43m
2:13AM0.36m
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
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5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
3
14
1
1
1
7
2
1
3
7
4
3
2
Temp °C
21
17
17
16
17
15
17
17
15
15
15
15
17
17
11
12
11
11
13
14
14
15
11
10
8
8
7
11
12
11
12
12
14
11
10
6
6
5
5
6
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.1
W
7
0.5
WSW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
7
9
7
5
1
19
5
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
5
1.2
NW
5
1.8
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
6
2
WNW
6
1.2
W
6
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
WNW
3
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
1
SSW
5
1
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
68
67
208
328
317
272
88
91
66
17
5
78
80
37
131
47
37
16
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
3
4
5
3
3
2
Distance (km)
33
34
33
499
498
536
610
610
713
122
34
33
33
439
536
618
603
139
428
122
122
Best forecast wave conditions in Adelaide
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
3
4
9
6
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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