Aldinga Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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