
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,006 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is one of those rare runs where there’s honestly nothing worth paddling out for. Aldinga Beach is the only break showing up, and the whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves. The first piece of surf that’s even vaguely mentionable doesn’t appear until Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and even then it’s a sorry tale.
We kick off Wednesday morning, July 8th, with a tiny 0.3ft wind swell from the west, period around 11 seconds, but the combined energy is a measly 2 – basically flat. The wind is a light offshore from the ENE early, turning glassy in the afternoon, but there’s nothing to ride. This pathetic pattern carries right through the next week. Thursday the 9th stays at 0.3ft, Friday the 10th still 0.3ft, Saturday the 11th morning drops even further, then a sudden spike arrives Saturday afternoon with 10ft from the WSW and a short period of 8 seconds – the combined energy jumps to 1006, which is strong – but it’s accompanied by a fresh onshore wind at 22 mph and rain showers. That’s a messy, blown-out wall of water, not a surfable wave. Sunday the 12th drops to 5ft, energy 144, but the wind stays cross-onshore and lumpy. The rest of that week is just tiny, wind-affected junk, with chest-high slop at best but always with poor conditions.
The first glimmer comes Wednesday morning, July 22nd. Swell is 4ft from the WSW, period only 6 seconds (short period, weak wind swell), energy at 141 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the SSE, and the water temp is 59°, about average for this time of year with a minor anomaly of -0.9°. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we get – a 4ft short-period swell with clean, glassy conditions. It’s small and weak, but if you’re desperate, you could get a few unremarkable rides. Crowds at Aldinga Beach are “often” an issue, so don’t expect to have it to yourself, even with this lacklustre offering.
The two weeks after that are a dead loss. From Thursday the 23rd onward, it’s back to tiny, onshore junk with no energy. There’s a gap of nearly two weeks from that one barely-surfable morning to the end of the forecast, with nothing else worth mentioning. This is a blank run for the region – and given Aldinga’s inconsistency rating, that’s not totally out of the ordinary.
Stay patient, mate. Forecasts can change, and it won’t stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 1006 | 220 | 144 | 125 | 138 | 55 | 39 | 24 | 28 | 64 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:23AM0.99m | 4:22PM1.97m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:17PM0.08m | 9:39AM0.65m | 11:36PM0.05m | |||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | — | W 10 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | S 15 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 4 | — |
6 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | — | S 14 | — | S 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | — |
2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | N 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 21 | 304 | 1006 | 220 | 144 | 125 | 138 | 55 | 39 | 24 | 28 | 64 | 90 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 899 | 611 | 827 | 611 | 1049 | 1097 | 899 | 1189 | 34 | 899 | 1074 | 618 |
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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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