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Chinamans surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 11 May 2024 ACST
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Chinamans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chinamans sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Chinamans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chinamans sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:

The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 13th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 16th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131312121817161412111312131316161515141414131312141313121216141313131218
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)20813411666843947837264572204732787015271467163015471446104910191167846744555893947649463303165346392305277335374
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SW
10
SSE
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
15
E
5
NNE
5
SW
10
ESE
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
SW
20
SW
10
S
5
SE
10
SW
10
ESE
5
E
5
SSW
10
E
5
NE
5
WSW
5
E
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
1.18
3:12AM
0.43
4:01PM
1.10
3:25AM
0.41
4:32PM
1.01
3:25AM
0.40
5:03PM
0.90
5:35PM
0.79
6:11PM
0.67
3:21PM
0.57
10:14PM
0.59
1:02PM
0.63
11:42PM
0.58
12:46PM
0.73
12:25AM
0.56
12:52PM
0.83
12:56AM
0.54
1:07PM
0.93
1:22AM
0.52
1:27PM
1.02
1:45AM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:44PM
0.21
8:31AM
0.08
11:23PM
0.28
8:50AM
0.13
12:12AM
0.35
9:01AM
0.19
8:57AM
0.26
8:00AM
0.32
6:26AM
0.35
5:55PM
0.57
5:59AM
0.34
6:46PM
0.47
5:56AM
0.33
7:15PM
0.38
6:01AM
0.31
7:42PM
0.30
6:11AM
0.29
8:08PM
0.24
6:25AM
0.26
8:35PM
0.20
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15--
Sunset-5:29--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151614151516151413131415151615151615161616161615151514141515151515151615
Feels °C (?)141312141314131110101213141513131310151415141313151312131313141413141413

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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 Yorke Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Chinamans, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 80 km (50 miles) away.

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