Goolwa Beach surf break

Goolwa Beach surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 ACST
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Goolwa Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Goolwa Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goolwa Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Goolwa Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goolwa Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 15th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goolwa Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
!
4
2
1
2
!
!
4
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)1413121215141514141311109916151514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1261146580250011581210296920501491852553183142109173270372419394376202
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
S
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
E
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
15
S
10
E
10
ESE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-5:51--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------1-------
Temp. °C191918222016151413182220232116151515182017
Feels °C (?)181817191616121110141816191914121112151716
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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 16 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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