Aldinga Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ll be honest with you – the outlook for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days is pretty grim. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s average. We’ve got a long stretch of flat to tiny, weak swell and mostly cross or onshore winds, so don’t be expecting much.

Let’s break it down. Starting Thursday the 20th of August, we’ve got a combined energy of only 33 (weak) with a 1ft swell from the WSW and a 9-second period, but it’s coming with a 15 mph cross wind from the NW. That’s a no-go. Friday the 21st sees a tiny 2ft swell at 9 seconds from the WSW, but at least the wind is offshore early – still, the energy is just 54 (weak) and it’s not enough to get excited about.

Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd are basically flat. The swell drops to 0.3-0.7ft with combined energy in the teens and single digits. The wind does go light and even cross-off or clean on Sunday morning, but there’s nothing to ride.

Monday the 24th is a real tease – we get a glassy moment in the afternoon with a 0.3ft SW swell, but again, that’s ankle-deep at best, with energy at just 4. The rest of the week through to the 31st of August is a mix of tiny swell, poor surf conditions, and increasing wind. The 28th of August (Friday) might be the best of a bad bunch – a 2ft W swell at 9 seconds with clean cross-off winds from the NNE, combined energy of 43. That’s still weak, but it’s the only window where the conditions are clean and there’s a tiny bit of shape.

After that, from the 29th of August into early September, it’s more of the same – flat to 1ft, messy winds, rain showers, and combined energy barely cracking 20. The 2nd of September (Wednesday) offers a 1ft WSW swell at 8-10 seconds with moderate cross winds, energy at 45 – still poor, but the most consistent energy we’ve seen in a while. The 3rd and 4th of September are back to tiny and weak.

Honestly, there’s nothing here worth paddling out for. The swell is too small, the period is short, and the wind is rarely on your side. This is a classic run of flat conditions for Aldinga, so don’t hold your breath. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 28th of August – it’s the only day that might offer a clean little wave for a beginner, but it’s still a long shot. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

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