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Goolwa Rivermouth surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
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Goolwa Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Goolwa Rivermouth sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Goolwa Rivermouth surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 8,333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goolwa Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Goolwa Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Goolwa Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goolwa Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | |
1384 | 802 | 475 | 268 | 1153 | 1324 | 2291 | 1576 | 698 | 701 | 3901 | 2993 | 1267 | 454 | 666 | 767 | 683 | 2053 | 7903 | 4826 | 3630 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:02PM0.87m | 5:50AM0.19m | 3:38PM0.89m | 5:31AM0.20m | 4:12PM0.90m | 5:48AM0.21m | 4:45PM0.89m | 6:16AM0.23m | 5:17PM0.87m | 6:54AM0.26m | 5:48PM0.83m | 7:40AM0.30m | 6:18PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19PM0.07m | 11:42PM0.05m | 6:08AM0.19m | 00:06AM0.05m | 7:32AM0.19m | 00:31AM0.05m | 8:26AM0.19m | 00:56AM0.06m | 9:11AM0.20m | 1:21AM0.06m | 9:54AM0.22m | 1:46AM0.07m | 10:40AM0.27m | ||||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
1384 | 802 | 475 | 268 | 173 | 209 | — | 1576 | 698 | — | — | — | 609 | 452 | 666 | 767 | 683 | 2040 | 7903 | 4826 | 3630 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | SSW 17 | S 10 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 193 | 8 | — | — | — | 236 | — | — | — | — | 167 | 76 | 98 | 215 | 2053 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 25 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 15 | 193 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 24 | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | — | W 4 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 30 | 46 | 75 | 1153 | 1324 | 2291 | — | 38 | 701 | 3901 | 2993 | 1267 | 454 | 234 | — | 327 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 487 | 561 | 336 | 391 | 561 | 779 | 162 | 17 | 391 | 554 | 1005 | 1018 | 155 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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Information about the Goolwa Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Goolwa Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Goolwa Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goolwa Rivermouth 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 Rivermouth) 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 Rivermouth 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.












