Chiton Rocks surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 02 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 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 6th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 8th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)191816161414131312121211111111111115151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3297591230136110577525204443903192312072072073473802831162140913511143
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
20
S
10
SSW
15
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
S
5
ESE
10
NE
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
NW
15
SW
15
S
25
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:00PM
0.66
4:10AM
0.96
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
8:52PM
0.35
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34--8:34-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222116191816181715202018333129373417212718
Feels °C (?)191815171414151311171616302827333116192418
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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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