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Chinamans Surf Forecast
/ SA – Yorke Peninsula (14 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Chinamans surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 ACST
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 Friday (May 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 5th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 6th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 200 | 286 | 169 | 203 | 537 | 346 | 477 | 400 | 412 | 327 | 205 | 93 | 98 | 1208 | 3556 | 3545 | 2925 | 3510 | 4641 | 4480 | 3981 | 3194 | 2247 | 1945 | 1450 | 1197 | 991 | 891 | 649 | 519 | 418 | 248 | 207 | 377 | 300 | 305 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03AM 0.43 | 3:46PM 1.18 | 3:20AM 0.41 | 4:22PM 1.10 | 3:29AM 0.39 | 4:59PM 0.98 | 3:08AM 0.38 | 5:38PM 0.84 | 6:31PM 0.71 | 10:10PM 0.62 | 1:21PM 0.58 | 11:46PM 0.61 | 12:59PM 0.68 | 12:30AM 0.60 | 1:04PM 0.78 | 1:01AM 0.58 | 1:17PM 0.88 | 1:26AM 0.56 | 1:34PM 0.96 | 1:48AM 0.54 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:18PM 0.12 | 8:24AM 0.00 | 10:59PM 0.20 | 8:47AM 0.03 | 11:46PM 0.29 | 9:07AM 0.08 | 1:00AM 0.36 | 9:16AM 0.16 | 8:49AM 0.25 | 7:05AM 0.30 | 6:25AM 0.30 | 6:24PM 0.46 | 6:21AM 0.28 | 7:05PM 0.37 | 6:26AM 0.27 | 7:35PM 0.29 | 6:34AM 0.25 | 8:02PM 0.23 | 6:45AM 0.23 | 8:28PM 0.18 | 6:59AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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