Kelps surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 22 Feb 2026 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
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Feb 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 27th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 23rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141616151414141313131414131212111111101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2155579363884703328527262648214016432146200213191246715694423331142856789
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
40
SE
50
SSE
35
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
35
SSE
10
N
25
E
15
E
20
NE
35
NNE
35
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55AM
0.62
4:18PM
0.75
2:41AM
0.59
4:58PM
0.72
2:12AM
0.61
5:55PM
0.65
1:32AM
0.66
1:05AM
0.74
1:05AM
0.80
1:15AM
0.84
1:34PM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20AM
0.04
10:01PM
0.40
9:31AM
0.00
10:11PM
0.51
9:45AM
-0.01
9:36PM
0.60
10:00AM
0.01
10:12AM
0.06
10:10AM
0.13
9:35AM
0.21
5:29PM
0.21
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--7:58--7:57--7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:50
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---------------12107111
Temp. °C161515151616161515131618172122232021222223
Feels °C (?)12129101110127551112131617241822211819
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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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