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Lat Long: 35.56° S 138.88° E

Goolwa Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Goolwa Rivermouth sea temperature is
17.3°C
2.1° 

Goolwa Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Goolwa Rivermouth surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goolwa Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 1st Nov)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

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13
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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242
1288
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
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SSE
25
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High Tide
7:39AM0.76m
8:33AM0.67m
9:36AM0.57m
2:27AM0.43m
10:52AM0.47m
1:49AM0.53m
12:12PM0.39m
2:01AM0.64m
1:26PM0.32m
2:23AM0.73m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.08m
7:30PM0.13m
6:47PM0.17m
6:29PM0.20m
5:50AM0.42m
6:24PM0.21m
8:22AM0.34m
6:26PM0.20m
9:30AM0.26m
6:35PM0.20m
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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.

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