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Cape Northumberland Surf Forecast
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Cape Northumberland surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Northumberland this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Northumberland over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Northumberland in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 5th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 7th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Northumberland over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 565 | 1409 | 1080 | 976 | 1672 | 1387 | 1036 | 1060 | 1013 | 1805 | 1989 | 8294 | 7971 | 7140 | 5648 | 6829 | 8711 | 11980 | 8593 | 6682 | 5152 | 4370 | 3323 | 3805 | 3898 | 2644 | 1972 | 1558 | 1013 | 1082 | 843 | 897 | 450 | 443 | 359 | 646 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:33PM 0.71 | 2:51PM 1.11 | 11:30PM 0.76 | 3:29PM 1.05 | 11:18PM 0.79 | 4:13PM 0.98 | 5:21PM 0.91 | 8:01PM 0.87 | 9:08PM 0.86 | 10:55AM 0.83 | 9:46PM 0.84 | 11:11AM 0.94 | 10:15PM 0.83 | 11:37AM 1.04 | 10:39PM 0.81 | 12:03PM 1.11 | 11:01PM 0.78 | 12:30PM 1.16 | 11:20PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:59PM 0.68 | 6:53AM 0.12 | 9:25PM 0.74 | 7:21AM 0.17 | 10:00PM 0.79 | 7:49AM 0.26 | 8:12AM 0.39 | 8:09AM 0.53 | 5:42AM 0.62 | 4:20AM 0.58 | 4:19PM 0.69 | 4:20AM 0.51 | 5:16PM 0.65 | 4:35AM 0.44 | 5:57PM 0.63 | 4:54AM 0.38 | 6:34PM 0.61 | 5:13AM 0.33 | 7:09PM 0.61 | 5:32AM 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 |
| Sunset | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape Northumberland Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Northumberland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Northumberland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Northumberland 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 (Cape Northumberland) 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 Cape Northumberland 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.
Cape Northumberland is 6 km (4 miles) from Allendale East. If you plan a holiday in South Australia - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Allendale East. Allendale East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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