
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, NNW swell with 35 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at this stretch. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty gutless for Aldinga Beach. There’s no real surf to speak of, and the models are just not offering anything worth paddling out for. The first few days are flat, and it’s the same story for most of the run. The longest stretch of completely dead conditions is from the start right through to the end of the first week, with only tiny, weak pulses that never get to a rideable size.
You’ll see a bit of a bump on Monday the 27th of July – the afternoon winds swing offshore from the north at 16 mph, and the swell jumps to 6 ft from the northwest. That’s the biggest number in the whole outlook, and the combined energy kicks up to 262 (moderate wave energy). But here’s the catch: the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a messy, wind-driven lump. And the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” – so it’s not a clean, walled-up wave. It’s more of a choppy, blown-out affair. Not one for the beginners (above 5 ft), and honestly, it’s more interesting for the kite-surfing crew than paddle surfers. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
The Tuesday the 28th of July still has some size at 5 ft from the WSW, but the wind swings onshore and picks up to 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Combined energy at 170 (moderate). Again, not a surfer’s friend.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak dribble for the rest of the second week, with a few glassy mornings but no swell to go with them. The only real standout is that Monday the 27th of July afternoon, but only if you’re desperate to get wet and don’t mind a windy, short-period mess. There’s no second standout to talk about.
Given how few consistent options there are, this is pretty normal for the area – a blank run like this just means waiting for the next proper groundswell. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 8 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
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2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:15AM1.60m | 7:04PM1.55m | 7:45AM1.61m | 7:25PM1.36m | 8:18AM1.56m | 7:41PM1.17m | 8:55AM1.47m | 7:37PM0.97m | 9:53AM1.35m | 1:02PM1.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01AM0.11m | 1:10PM0.38m | 1:19AM0.17m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:37AM0.26m | 2:29PM0.65m | 1:51AM0.38m | 3:28PM0.81m | 1:53AM0.51m | 00:48AM0.61m | 10:40PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | S 14 | S 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 15 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | — | WSW 10 | W 5 | — | SW 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 13 | SW 6 |
1 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 623 | 603 | 139 | 1057 | 122 | 486 | 611 | 34 | 122 | 122 | 34 |
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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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