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Parsons Beach Surf Forecast
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Parsons Beach surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Parsons Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Parsons Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Parsons Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 25th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parsons Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1465 | 881 | 620 | 442 | 379 | 340 | 305 | 329 | 380 | 405 | 818 | 1148 | 881 | 559 | 437 | 444 | 1922 | 1408 | 723 | 509 | 926 | 1115 | 1446 | 5608 | 4591 | 4882 | 3857 | 2752 | 1752 | 1302 | 1145 | 1663 | 1703 | 1235 | 948 | 771 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:38AM 0.21 | 6:02PM 0.48 | 8:45AM 0.27 | 6:10PM 0.38 | 9:54AM 0.35 | 10:54AM 0.44 | 11:47AM 0.53 | 12:37PM 0.61 | 1:24PM 0.67 | 2:07PM 0.71 | 2:47PM 0.72 | 3:23PM 0.71 | 4:12AM 0.08 | 3:54PM 0.67 | 4:25AM 0.13 | 4:21PM 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:38AM 0.07 | 10:23AM 0.19 | 1:50AM 0.09 | 11:50AM 0.26 | 1:49AM 0.11 | 1:28AM 0.11 | 12:29AM 0.08 | 11:13PM 0.02 | 11:09PM -0.03 | 11:27PM -0.05 | 11:48PM -0.04 | 12:02AM -0.01 | 12:08AM 0.02 | 7:15AM 0.05 | 12:07AM 0.06 | 8:20AM 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Parsons Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Parsons Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Parsons Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Parsons 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 (Parsons 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 Parsons 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.
Parsons Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from Rapid Bay. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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