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Ethel Wreck surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 ACST
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Ethel Wreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ethel Wreck sea temperature is
14.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ethel Wreck this week:

The surf forecast for Ethel Wreck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ethel Wreck in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Yorke Peninsula Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
3
3
4
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)161517161616151415151616151515151414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)87515151837886653802627445540127817422157191522652902270816561304778436389
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
30
SSW
25
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
0
SSE
20
ENE
20
ENE
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		ononcross-
on		ononcrosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:08PM
0.93
12:53PM
1.00
3:21AM
0.40
1:26PM
1.04
2:11AM
0.45
1:53PM
1.05
2:03AM
0.53
2:16PM
1.03
2:14AM
0.62
2:35PM
0.99
2:32AM
0.70
2:51PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
0.22
10:02PM
0.24
9:36PM
0.27
5:05AM
0.39
9:15PM
0.30
6:22AM
0.33
9:04PM
0.32
7:08AM
0.27
8:59PM
0.32
7:45AM
0.24
9:00PM
0.31
8:18AM
0.23
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:57--5:57
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111213141316171417181414141313121212111417
Feels °C (?)578869106101111109778910769
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for SA - Yorke Peninsula

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Ethel Wreck (moderate winds from the NE at Stenhouse Bay 7 km from Ethel Wreck). 0.9m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 0.7m 15s groundswell, also from the SW and a 0.4m 20s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    42 minutes ago Ethel Wreck
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Actual: 42 min ago

22 km/h
NE
Offshore
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Information about the Ethel Wreck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ethel Wreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ethel Wreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ethel Wreck 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 (Ethel Wreck) 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 Ethel Wreck 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 Ethel Wreck, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 83 km (52 miles) away.

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