Chiton Rocks surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 ACDT
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Chiton Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chiton Rocks sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 8km away, Encounter Bay Webcam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chiton Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Chiton Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chiton Rocks in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 6th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 7th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 3rd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)121219181616141413131212121111111111111615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3843303297591230136110577525204443903192352072112072732734144581314
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
25
S
15
S
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
5
E
10
NE
10
SSW
15
NNE
20
NW
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
1.30
1:47PM
0.39
1:49AM
1.34
1:51PM
0.39
2:18AM
1.33
2:01PM
0.41
2:44AM
1.28
2:20PM
0.46
3:09AM
1.21
2:48PM
0.52
3:32AM
1.12
3:22PM
0.59
3:52AM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58AM
0.34
4:23PM
0.35
11:16AM
0.34
5:17PM
0.29
11:26AM
0.37
6:06PM
0.24
11:22AM
0.39
6:52PM
0.21
11:09AM
0.41
7:35PM
0.22
10:55AM
0.41
8:15PM
0.26
10:51AM
0.39
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07
Sunset8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181523211619181519181520201733333338281719
Feels °C (?)141320181516141216141317171431302932241718
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The above surf forecast table for Chiton Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chiton Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chiton Rocks 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 (Chiton Rocks) 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 Chiton Rocks 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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