Beachport surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 01 May 2026 ACST
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Beachport surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Beachport sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beachport this week:

The surf forecast for Beachport over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Beachport in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 7th May)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 7th May)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
1
3
3
6
6
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
0
2
7
!
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
3.5
WSW
14
5
W
13
5
W
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
17
5
SW
16
4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1712
1811
933
778
801
930
5009
8758
8407
4295
3776
2910
1765
1315
930
1572
976
3759
7866
11048
7110
Wind (km/h)
35
N
25
NNW
35
NNE
45
NNE
25
WNW
30
N
45
NNW
45
NW
45
WNW
45
W
40
WSW
35
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
WNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
35
WSW
10
S
35
SSE
35
S
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:07PM0.84m
11:30PM0.48m
12:30PM0.89m
11:45PM0.47m
12:54PM0.92m
00:00AM0.47m
1:20PM0.92m
00:14AM0.47m
1:47PM0.90m
00:27AM0.47m
2:17PM0.86m
00:39AM0.46m
2:50PM0.81m
00:41AM0.45m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.26m
5:21AM0.07m
7:11PM0.26m
5:40AM0.04m
7:36PM0.28m
6:00AM0.01m
8:00PM0.31m
6:23AM0.00m
8:26PM0.34m
6:47AM0.01m
8:57PM0.38m
7:10AM0.03m
9:39PM0.41m
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6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
3
5
1
1
7
2
2
1
14
3
2
8
3
Temp °C
26
27
24
23
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
15
16
15
13
10
11
12
19
21
17
14
11
11
6
6
6
6
7
8
10
10
9
7
7
4
7
2
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
14
4
WSW
13
0.1
SW
20
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
5
SW
16
4
SW
16
Energy kJ
1712
1811
933
778
801
930
5009
5371
5040
15
1765
1315
678
1572
976
1030
808
11048
7110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
1.4
W
8
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
Energy kJ
10
270
76
214
930
322
455
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
22
54
118
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
1.2
NW
6
0.8
N
4
1.1
N
4
1
WNW
5
2
WNW
8
5
W
13
5
W
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
1.3
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
17
4
SW
16
Energy kJ
12
109
16
40
51
560
8758
8407
4295
3776
2910
80
131
3759
7866
7931
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
2
3
5
4
3
5
5
4
4
Distance (km)
99
90
99
107
99
90
239
167
362
622
362
328
328
167
90
99
167
174
55
350
328
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
4
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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Information about the Beachport Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Beachport provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beachport can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beachport 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 (Beachport) 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 Beachport 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Australia - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Beachport, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Australia - East Coast, consider staying in Mount Gambier which is 77 km (48 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Allendale East which is 84 km (52 miles) away

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