
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with 168 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the local gen on what’s happening at Aldinga Beach. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this stretch of sand is pretty much flat-lining through the whole 16-day window. There’s not a single standout session worth paddling out for, and the finder shows zero recommendations. That’s a tough stretch, but it’s not unheard of for this area when the swell just won’t cooperate.
The pattern is grim from the start. Saturday morning, 25 July, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a short, weak 4-second period—combined energy is a measly 15, so barely a ripple. Wind’s onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, and it’s labelled “rain shwrs.” The surf is poor. It doesn’t get any better that afternoon: 1ft, WSW, 5 seconds, and a combined energy of just 7. The wind goes cross-on, messy. Sunday, 26 July, drops to 1ft, still WSW, 5 seconds, energy down to 5. The wind’s cross-off in the morning but light, so it’s clean-looking but there’s nothing to ride. That afternoon, it’s cross-shore and tiny.
Monday, 27 July, the morning is completely flat—no swell at all, energy zero. The afternoon picks up a little to 5ft from the NW, but the period is still a pathetic 5 seconds, energy hits 91, and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore. That’s lumpy, choppy, and poor surf. Not for paddling; honestly, if you’ve got a kite, that setup might be more interesting.
The rest of the week is a dead loss. Tuesday, 28 July, 3ft in the morning with onshore wind, 85 energy, then 1ft in the afternoon with a long 10-second period, but the wind is onshore and the combined energy drops to 61. Still poor. Wednesday through Saturday, 29 July to 1 August, is all 0.7ft to 0.3ft swell, periods under 9 seconds, and energy in the single digits. There’s a glassy moment on Thursday morning, 30 July, and again on Saturday, 1 August, but with 0.3ft to 0.7ft, you’d be floating on a pond. No surf.
Sunday, 2 August, the morning is flat, but the afternoon brings a glassy 0.7ft from the WSW at 7 seconds—energy 7. Still not surfable. The following week, 3 August through 9 August, is a repeat: tiny dribbles of 0.3ft to 2ft, mostly from the SW or WSW, with periods as low as 3 seconds. The combined energy never gets above 6. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, so the water looks clean, but there’s no power behind it. Even on Sunday, 9 August, the morning gives a 0.3ft from the west with a 9-second period and gentle offshore wind at 9 mph—clean, but that’s it. The afternoon goes glassy with a 0.3ft, 11-second period swell from the SW, energy 5. It’s about as flat as it gets.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual to report. Aldinga Beach is an inconsistent spot, and this is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for the area when the windows just don’t line up. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can shift, but right now, don’t bother waxing up. Keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
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15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 168 | 45 | 49 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:02PM1.31m | 2:48PM1.47m | 4:51AM0.99m | 3:32PM1.64m | 4:51AM1.10m | 4:04PM1.80m | 5:02AM1.21m | 4:33PM1.93m | 5:19AM1.33m | 5:00PM2.01m | 5:38AM1.44m | 5:26PM2.05m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40PM0.52m | 10:32PM0.37m | 8:56AM0.79m | 10:45PM0.23m | 9:38AM0.64m | 11:02PM0.11m | 10:10AM0.49m | 11:20PM0.02m | 10:40AM0.36m | 11:40PM-0.04m | 11:09AM0.26m | 11:59PM-0.08m | |||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | — | 45 | 49 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | SW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | N 2 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 66 | 168 | 39 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 603 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 536 | 439 | 611 | 1074 | 139 | 122 | 35 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 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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