Kelps surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

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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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Nov 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 13th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 12th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.5
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)12111313121312121212141312121211111110209
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1711104617511969146320942801176723792293421630282068173515011024904550435195562
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WNW
20
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
15
E
10
ENE
25
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12PM
0.46
3:16AM
0.91
12:24PM
0.50
3:48AM
0.82
12:39PM
0.53
4:20AM
0.72
12:43PM
0.52
4:53AM
0.63
5:34AM
0.55
9:11AM
0.49
12:09AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
-0.11
9:57AM
0.48
7:49PM
-0.07
10:12AM
0.50
8:18PM
0.01
10:41AM
0.51
8:40PM
0.12
8:40PM
0.24
6:49PM
0.33
5:00PM
0.31
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunrise5:56--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--
Sunset-7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:55--7:57--7:58-
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---132--------------2
Temp. °C131313131212121212121312131412171615151413
Feels °C (?)7777845556710101310161210868
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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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