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Castles surfForecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 ACST
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Castles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castles sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castles this week:

The surf forecast for Castles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castles in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)141413141616141414131213141313151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20641029531765940611231255865609286250313277311605440440386386345
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
E
35
N
30
NNW
30
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
ESE
15
N
15
N
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
20
NNW
25
SSW
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:00AM
0.78
1:50PM
1.34
12:52AM
0.76
2:04PM
1.21
12:40AM
0.78
2:12PM
1.07
12:24AM
0.80
2:09PM
0.93
12:02AM
0.81
1:40PM
0.82
11:34PM
0.83
12:41PM
0.79
11:15PM
0.85
11:54AM
0.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.25
6:52AM
-0.05
8:11PM
0.39
6:59AM
-0.03
8:12PM
0.51
7:05AM
0.03
8:00PM
0.58
7:04AM
0.11
7:29PM
0.62
6:50AM
0.21
6:35PM
0.61
6:15AM
0.28
5:47PM
0.53
5:39AM
0.28
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05
Sunset6:12--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222429312818181829323028302828231716172125
Feels °C (?)202020232115151622262319222223191613142021
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Information about the Castles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Castles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Castles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castles 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 (Castles) 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 Castles 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 Nullarbor? If you are looking for accommodation near Castles, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nullarbor, consider staying in Thevenard which is 64 km (40 miles) away.

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