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Douglas Point Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Douglas Point surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Douglas Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Douglas Point sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Douglas Point this week:
The surf forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Douglas Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Douglas Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
3212 | 2243 | 2381 | 1598 | 1344 | 988 | 906 | 1090 | 901 | 854 | 1014 | 1149 | 2061 | 2061 | 1521 | 2012 | 2680 | 2094 | 1771 | 1789 | 772 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 12:46PM1.22m | 10:35PM0.61m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:58PM1.22m | 2:36PM1.19m | 3:13PM1.13m | 3:52PM1.06m | 4:33PM0.99m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.60m | 5:16AM0.23m | 5:41AM0.19m | 6:11AM0.19m | 6:44AM0.22m | 7:19AM0.30m | 7:58AM0.41m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 13 |
 kJ | 3212 | 2243 | 2381 | 1598 | 1344 | 988 | 906 | 522 | 901 | 754 | 815 | 1012 | 2061 | 2061 | 1521 | 2012 | 2680 | 2094 | 1771 | — | 772 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | 21 | 117 | 186 | 202 | — | 679 | 854 | 1014 | 1149 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | SW 13 | SW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 1090 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 1789 | 480 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 80 | 86 | 80 | 267 | 771 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 418 |
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Information about the Douglas Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Douglas Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Douglas Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Douglas Point 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 (Douglas Point) 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 Douglas Point 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.
Douglas Point is 7 km (4 miles) from Allendale East. If you plan a holiday in South Australia - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Allendale East. Allendale East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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