Aldinga Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.29° S 138.45° E

Issued: 8 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aldinga Beach sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 156 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th 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've gotta level with you – the next couple of weeks at Aldinga Beach are looking pretty grim. For a stretch like this, you're better off tuning up the fishing gear or getting that going on the projects. There’s nothing on the table right now, and we’re going to be staring at a big fat gap of flatness for a good long while. This kind of blank run isn't totally out of the ordinary for the area, but it stings when you're looking for a wave.

The first proper sign of any surf energy isn't until Saturday, July 11th. Even then, it's a messy, stormy affair. We've got some new swell pushing in from the W, bumping up to about 4 ft in the morning, but it's a junk windswell with a period of only 5 seconds. The wind is a howling westerly at 19 mph straight onshore, and you can bet that combined energy (80 – 120) is just going to churn the place into a washing machine. The conditions are poor across the board. Sunday the 12th is more of the same – rain showers, onshore winds up to 22 mph, with 4 ft to 4 ft of messy, short-period slop. That's a strong no from me.

The following week doesn't offer up any redemption either. The swell drops right back, with waves barely registering 0.7 ft to 1 ft through most of the week. A few windows of clean, glassy conditions pop up, like late on Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, but there's simply not enough water moving to paddle a board on. The energy readings are in the single digits. You might get a stray ripple, but it's a frustrating flat spell.

Even into the third week, nothing changes. The swell stays tiny, and the wind keeps shifting around from the north and west. For a beach break with no real shape on offer, conditions like this with onshore wind and small, weak swell just aren't built for a paddle surfer. If you're into kite surfing, maybe the sporadic gusts and small chop might get you going, but for a surfboard, it's a no-go zone. Honestly, for this whole 16-day window, there is not a single moment I'd recommend you even bother to check the tide.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Mon
13
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.3
E
2
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
W
5
1.3
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
5
1.1
W
5
1.3
W
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
0
0
7
2
2
4
4
2
2
10
9
24
73
113
35
62
101
109
48
13
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
0
S
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
NW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
25
W
30
W
25
W
35
W
35
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
Wind State
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off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:17AM1.42m
8:00PM1.39m
8:56AM1.40m
8:25PM1.11m
9:49AM1.37m
8:07PM0.83m
11:34AM1.37m
1:52PM1.49m
6:10AM0.91m
3:00PM1.68m
5:23AM0.94m
3:46PM1.85m
Low Tide
2:01AM0.23m
2:07PM0.55m
2:22AM0.38m
3:05PM0.70m
2:34AM0.53m
5:33PM0.81m
2:07AM0.65m
10:27PM0.54m
10:32PM0.32m
7:09AM0.91m
10:54PM0.17m
8:52AM0.80m
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5:16
5:17
5:17
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5:19
5:20
 mm
1
1
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
12
14
15
13
15
14
13
13
14
13
14
13
13
14
14
13
13
14
Feels °C
10
11
12
9
12
14
10
12
12
11
9
11
10
8
8
8
7
8
8
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
14
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
1
7
6
4
4
2
2
1
9
8
7
7
4
8
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
2
2
4
5
10
1
1
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.3
E
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
W
5
1.3
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
5
1.1
W
5
1.3
W
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
7
24
73
113
35
62
101
109
48
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
9
8
Distance (km)
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
899
603
439
899
1049
1132
623
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Adelaide
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
7
6
6
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
5
5
9
9
9
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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