Aldinga Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.29° S 138.45° E

Aldinga Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aldinga Beach sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.2° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SW swell with 48 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak conditions ahead, so don’t be surprised if the board stays in the car.

The first real surf window we’re looking at doesn't show up until Sunday, September 7th, and even that’s a bit of a tease. Before that, we’re looking at a solid week and a half of nothing but dribble. There are a few tiny pulses here and there, but nothing that will get your heart racing.

However, there is a glimmer of hope on that horizon. That swell on the 7th is the only thing worth talking about. The energy jumps to 294 in the water (moderate wave energy), with a 7ft swell rolling in from the W. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. The wind, though, is gonna be a problem. A moderate cross-onshore from the NW is going to chop it up something fierce. This is looking more like a day for the kite surfers out at Aldinga Beach than for us paddle surfers. With the onshore wind and lumpy conditions, it’s going to be messy.

Now, if you’re desperate, there might be a tiny window on August 25th. Swell ticks up to 3ft from the SW, but the period is a woeful 5 seconds, and the SSW cross-onshore wind will make it choppy. It’s not worth the drive unless you're just keen to get wet.

The wait is long, and this blank run is pretty normal for this spot. The occasional wind swell and lack of any strong groundswell means we just have to be patient. Don't write the whole two weeks off, though. Forecasts can change, and there's always a chance something shifts. But right now, it's looking like a lot of glassy, flat mornings and a few blown-out afternoons.

For now, I’d say hang tight, check the cams, and be ready to move if that forecast for the 7th cleans up. Until then, I’m just keeping the wax warm.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:14AM1.25m
7:04AM1.03m
2:48PM1.37m
4:54AM1.07m
3:25PM1.57m
4:39AM1.20m
3:54PM1.74m
4:45AM1.35m
4:20PM1.87m
4:58AM1.50m
4:46PM1.94m
Low Tide
00:24AM0.53m
10:53PM0.50m
8:09AM1.03m
10:25PM0.36m
9:13AM0.83m
10:28PM0.22m
9:42AM0.63m
10:40PM0.10m
10:09AM0.44m
10:55PM0.01m
10:36AM0.27m
11:12PM-0.04m
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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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