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Caves surfForecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 11 Jul 2025 ACST
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 (Jul 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves in the next 12 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 6PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1152 | 1091 | 1200 | 1448 | 1671 | 979 | 2143 | 1380 | 1495 | 1318 | 919 | 1976 | 1473 | 1395 | 1070 | 1021 | 969 | 1495 | 2639 | 10112 | 4396 | 2749 | 2717 | 3272 | 3597 | 2970 | 2044 | 1082 | 692 | 354 | 764 | 2794 | 2856 | 1712 | 1261 | 1031 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:54PM 1.42 | 1:02AM 0.77 | 1:23PM 1.44 | 1:28AM 0.80 | 1:51PM 1.42 | 1:56AM 0.82 | 2:18PM 1.35 | 2:25AM 0.84 | 2:43PM 1.24 | 2:56AM 0.84 | 3:03PM 1.09 | 3:31AM 0.84 | 3:14PM 0.92 | 4:12AM 0.81 | 2:56PM 0.77 | 5:28AM 12:24PM 0.78 0.74 | 10:56AM 0.90 | 11:23AM 1.06 | 1:05AM 0.49 | 11:50AM 1.19 | 12:40AM 0.52 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:40PM 0.12 | 6:34AM 0.06 | 8:04PM 0.12 | 7:05AM 0.04 | 8:29PM 0.13 | 7:35AM 0.06 | 8:53PM 0.16 | 8:06AM 0.13 | 9:15PM 0.20 | 8:38AM 0.23 | 9:33PM 0.24 | 9:10AM 0.38 | 9:45PM 0.29 | 9:40AM 0.54 | 9:44PM 0.32 | 9:54AM 0.72 | 9:09PM 0.34 | 7:58PM 0.31 | 7:29PM 0.25 | 4:10AM 0.44 | 7:27PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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