Caves Surf Forecast
/ SA – Nullarbor (9 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) / Australia (814 breaks)

Caves Surf Forecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves this week:
The surf forecast for Caves over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 18) at 9AM.
Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 22nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tue 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
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SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
772 | 580 | 448 | 1083 | 414 | 400 | 210 | 419 | 844 | 696 | 562 | 562 | 457 | 444 | 618 | 633 | 529 | 821 | 1144 | 1998 | 4334 | 3417 | 2513 | 1801 | 1271 | 859 | 690 | 558 | 1285 | 1073 | 867 | 598 | 325 | 222 | 655 | 728 |
SSW | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | NE | SSE | SE | NNW | SSW | WSW | WNW | SW | N | W | WSW | SW | S | SSE | ESE | ENE | SSE | SE | ESE | S | SE | SSE | SSW | S | SSW | S | SSE | E | SSE |
on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on |
1:24AM 1.04 | 1:47PM 1.37 | 1:39AM 0.98 | 2:07PM 1.31 | 1:52AM 0.88 | 2:30PM 1.21 | 1:57AM 0.77 | 2:53PM 1.08 | 1:30AM 0.66 | 3:12PM 0.91 | 2:09PM 0.73 | 10:13PM 0.89 | 12:00PM 0.74 | 10:44PM 1.05 | 11:41AM 0.87 | 11:15PM 1.16 | 11:48AM 1.02 | 11:44PM 1.21 | 12:05PM 1.17 | 12:11AM 1.18 | 12:24PM 1.30 | 12:33AM 1.10 | 12:44PM 1.39 | |||||||||||||
7:19AM -0.06 | 8:03PM 0.12 | 7:34AM -0.02 | 8:26PM 0.21 | 7:47AM 0.06 | 8:50PM 0.34 | 7:55AM 0.15 | 9:17PM 0.51 | 7:40AM 0.25 | 6:31AM 0.29 | 4:46PM 0.71 | 5:37AM 0.22 | 4:39PM 0.51 | 5:33AM 0.12 | 5:06PM 0.31 | 5:44AM 0.05 | 5:37PM 0.15 | 5:58AM 0.02 | 6:08PM 0.03 | 6:12AM 0.01 | 6:38PM -0.02 | 6:24AM 0.01 | ||||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Backdoors which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Caves.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tue 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
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- | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
- | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Caves Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves 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 (Caves) 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 Caves 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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