
Surf Forecasts:
Aldinga Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with 26 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 0.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aldinga Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at the charts and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about for the next couple of weeks. The whole 16-day window is one long, flat stretch. We’re looking at tiny waves and weak energy the whole way through. The first hint of anything rideable won’t show up until the 26th, and even then it’s messy.
We start with Aldinga Beach on Wednesday, 15 July. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year – no big surprise there. The swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy is a meagre 12. That’s barely a bump. The wind is glassy, which would be magic if there were any waves, but there aren’t. Conditions stay glassy or clean right through the 16th and 17th, but the swell drops even more – down to less than half a foot and energy in the single digits. It’s just flat.
We then go through a long gap from the 18th through to the 25th with nothing worth calling surf. The swell stays below 1 ft almost every day, energy rarely getting into double figures. Winds are light and often favourable, but you can’t surf air.
Finally, on Sunday, 26 July, we see the biggest swell of the whole forecast – a whole 3 ft from the west, with a period of just 5 seconds. The combined energy hits 34, which is still weak. But the problem is the wind: it’s onshore at 16 mph and there’s light rain. It’s choppy and messy. A break like Aldinga is a beach setup, so with that onshore wind and tiny, weak swell, it actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 27th is similar – 3 ft, short period, cross-onshore wind, and a combined energy of only 32. It’s poor.
After that, the whole thing fades right out again, with the last few days of July back to less than half a foot dribble.
So yeah, nothing to recommend. No standout days, no standouts breaks. It’s a flat spell. Hang in there – these runs don’t last forever.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 |
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12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:55PM2.04m | 5:43AM1.17m | 5:24PM2.04m | 6:00AM1.30m | 5:51PM1.98m | 6:22AM1.43m | 6:16PM1.87m | 6:47AM1.54m | 6:40PM1.73m | 7:15AM1.60m | 7:04PM1.55m | 7:45AM1.61m | 7:25PM1.36m | 8:18AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:54PM0.05m | 10:52AM0.37m | 00:10AM0.06m | 11:26AM0.29m | 00:26AM0.07m | 12:01PM0.27m | 00:43AM0.08m | 12:35PM0.30m | 1:01AM0.11m | 1:10PM0.38m | 1:19AM0.17m | 1:47PM0.50m | 1:37AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | |
5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 8 | SW 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 |
12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | W 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 7 | — | SW 14 | WSW 9 | W 5 | W 5 | — | SW 11 |
— | 4 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 12 | — | W 8 | SW 15 | — | W 7 | S 12 | SW 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 2 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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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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