Castles surfForecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 15 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
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castles in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 17th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131215141715141313121218181615141413131816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38028162359010629497994512771751084979127176203336202161199306
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
ENE
20
NNW
20
SSW
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ENE
35
NNE
25
NW
20
SW
20
S
25
S
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNE
0
W
10
NE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03
Sunset6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:09--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242227262123262629332217171516161826292720
Feels °C (?)211923211819212121272015141213131523292317
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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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