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Goolwa Beach Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Goolwa Beach surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 23 Aug 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goolwa Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Goolwa Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Goolwa Beach in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 30th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goolwa Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Sat 30 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
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| Energy (?) | 1759 | 1045 | 851 | 2088 | 2222 | 1561 | 933 | 670 | 519 | 581 | 1018 | 2257 | 3097 | 2013 | 1776 | 1608 | 2004 | 5130 | 10027 | 6979 | 7995 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:27AM 0.39 | 2:59PM 0.81 | 3:36AM 0.48 | 3:18PM 0.75 | 3:52AM 0.56 | 3:35PM 0.67 | 4:11AM 0.63 | 3:48PM 0.59 | 4:33AM 0.68 | 3:56PM 0.51 | 4:57AM 0.71 | 3:56PM 0.44 | 5:25AM 0.71 | 3:35PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:53PM 0.05 | 8:13AM 0.18 | 9:53PM 0.07 | 8:53AM 0.16 | 9:54PM 0.08 | 9:29AM 0.17 | 9:56PM 0.08 | 10:05AM 0.19 | 9:59PM 0.08 | 10:41AM 0.23 | 10:02PM 0.07 | 11:19AM 0.28 | 10:05PM 0.07 | 12:07PM 0.33 | ||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Sat 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for SA - East Coast
Cross-off wind 29 km from Goolwa Beach has become light (light winds from the NNW at Strathalbyn). Waves should be turning clean at Goolwa Beach. A 2.2m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here
29 km away, 55 min ago
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Information about the Goolwa Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Goolwa Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Goolwa Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goolwa Beach 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 (Goolwa Beach) 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 Goolwa Beach 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 Adelaide? If you are looking for accommodation near Goolwa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Adelaide, consider staying in Morphett Vale which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Adelaide where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rapid Bay which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Murray Bridge, Adelaide and Adelaide Hills.
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