
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NW swell with 177 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Aldinga Beach are looking pretty grim. The finder shows no good surf recommendations at all across the entire 16-day window, so I’m working with the guidance here to give you the full picture. This is a stretch where the breaks are inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t totally out of the blue for the area. Still, forecasts can change, and it won’t stay poor forever.
Let’s start with the immediate days. Wednesday the 29th of July has a tiny 3 ft swell from the WSW, but with a short period of just 5 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s sloppy. Combined swell energy is a weak 40, and it’s labelled “poor surf conditions.” That’s a no-go.
Thursday the 30th drops even further – 1 ft from the WSW, period 7 seconds, energy down to 11. Friday the 31st is barely a ripple, with 0.7 ft and only 4 energy. Saturday the 1st of August is clean but with a 0.3 ft swell and 1 energy – you’d be floating, not surfing.
Sunday the 2nd of August picks up a bit in the afternoon, with 5 ft from the W, period 6 seconds, and energy of 146 – but it’s onshore at 19 mph, creating poor surf. Monday the 3rd has 4 ft from the WSW, period 6 seconds, energy 84, but still cross-onshore and choppy. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th sees tiny swells, under 1 ft, with energy in the single digits. By Friday the 7th, we’ve got a 1 ft swell from the W, period 5 seconds, energy 4 – clean, but barely surfable.
Now, here’s where it gets a bit interesting, but not for paddle surfing. Sunday the 9th of August has a 5 ft swell from the WSW in the morning, period 6 seconds, energy 198. By the afternoon, it’s 8 ft from the WSW, period 7 seconds, energy 661 – that’s strong energy. But the wind is a moderate to fresh breeze cross-off, so it’s clean. However, with a short period and a beach break, the waves will be crumbly and harder to ride. Combined with the strong wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For the experts out there, the 8 ft is over the limit for most, but it’s a raw, powerful day.
Monday the 10th of August has a 5 ft swell from the SW, period 6 seconds, energy 178, but the wind is fresh and cross-shore, lumpy. The rest of the week from the 11th to the 13th is back to tiny, weak swells with strong winds, making it messy.
So, overall, there’s no standout surf here. The best you’ll get is that Sunday the 9th of August afternoon, but it’s short-period and big, so only for the brave or the kite crew. Don’t hold your breath – I’d take a look at other spots or wait for the next system.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 |
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77 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 146 | 103 | 84 | 26 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:02AM1.21m | 4:33PM1.93m | 5:19AM1.33m | 5:00PM2.01m | 5:38AM1.44m | 5:26PM2.05m | 6:00AM1.54m | 5:52PM2.02m | 6:22AM1.63m | 6:18PM1.93m | 6:46AM1.69m | 6:44PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.11m | 10:10AM0.49m | 11:20PM0.02m | 10:40AM0.36m | 11:40PM-0.04m | 11:09AM0.26m | 11:59PM-0.08m | 11:38AM0.19m | 00:19AM-0.07m | 12:09PM0.17m | 00:39AM-0.02m | 12:41PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.06m | ||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | N 5 | S 16 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
22 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 |
77 | 24 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 18 | 149 | 146 | 103 | 84 | 26 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1055 | 618 | 439 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 439 | 611 | 34 | 122 | 122 | 122 |
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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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