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Kelps surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 ACDT
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Kelps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelps sea temperature is
15.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelps this week:

The surf forecast for Kelps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelps in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 24th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, near gales from the WNW by Wed morning).

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
4
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.9
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1414141313121211111313121212911141361211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)443633262193145712276695933113133427034403842188613313033624914741164
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
ESE
20
ESE
40
SSE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
45
SSE
10
ENE
20
WNW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
ENE
45
WNW
45
W
35
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:22AM
0.92
12:27PM
0.42
1:48AM
0.94
12:44PM
0.42
2:16AM
0.93
1:02PM
0.43
2:46AM
0.91
1:20PM
0.43
3:18AM
0.88
1:37PM
0.42
3:53AM
0.84
1:44PM
0.40
4:30AM
0.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
0.06
8:20AM
0.28
6:20PM
0.03
8:44AM
0.29
6:45PM
0.01
9:11AM
0.31
7:11PM
0.01
9:42AM
0.34
7:37PM
0.02
10:21AM
0.36
8:03PM
0.05
11:17AM
0.38
8:25PM
0.11
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43
Sunset8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08--
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121113131114151320181717151416171515151413
Feels °C (?)556441011101611151511101415127678
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Information about the Kelps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kelps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelps 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 (Kelps) 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 Kelps 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 South Australia - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Kelps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Australia - East Coast, consider staying in Mount Gambier which is 78 km (48 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Allendale East which is 85 km (53 miles) away

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