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North Moana Beach Surf Forecast
/ SA – Adelaide (17 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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North Moana Beach surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
North Moana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Moana Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Moana Beach this week:
The surf forecast for North Moana Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Moana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Moana Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | N 4 | SW 10 | SW 12 | N 4 | NW 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | N 3 | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | |
11 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:13AM1.19m | 6:41PM1.98m | 6:24AM1.09m | 7:12PM1.73m | 6:14AM0.99m | 7:45PM1.44m | 5:35PM1.17m | 1:47AM1.29m | 3:15PM1.33m | 2:50AM1.45m | 3:14PM1.61m | 3:27AM1.58m | 3:34PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.53m | 11:42AM0.44m | 1:33AM0.68m | 11:57AM0.53m | 2:16AM0.86m | 11:53AM0.70m | 9:53AM0.83m | 8:15PM1.15m | 8:46AM0.78m | 8:51PM0.88m | 8:57AM0.72m | 9:24PM0.67m | 9:17AM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 |
17 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 |
 kJ | 11 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | SW 12 | — | WSW 9 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | WSW 7 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 3 | — | N 4 | NW 4 | SW 3 | SSE 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | S 3 | SE 2 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 40 | 136 | 39 | 39 | 139 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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Information about the North Moana Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Moana Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Moana Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Moana Beach 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 (North Moana Beach) 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 North Moana Beach 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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