
Surf Forecasts:
Piccaninnie Ponds surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Piccaninnie Ponds this week:
The surf forecast for Piccaninnie Ponds over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Piccaninnie Ponds in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piccaninnie Ponds over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
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2717 | 2211 | 1778 | 1956 | 1941 | 2004 | 2261 | 2356 | 2157 | 2422 | 1975 | 1435 | 951 | 822 | 700 | 1882 | 2169 | 2378 | 1338 | 2233 | 945 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:19PM0.77m | 3:28AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.71m | 5:13AM0.54m | 3:30PM0.65m | 8:07AM0.59m | 2:43PM0.62m | 10:11AM0.69m | 10:50AM0.78m | 11:23AM0.85m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:05PM0.33m | 8:48AM0.35m | 10:37PM0.28m | 9:27AM0.47m | 11:16PM0.23m | 10:34AM0.59m | 00:01AM0.21m | 00:55AM0.20m | 1:58AM0.18m | 3:01AM0.17m | |||||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
2717 | 2211 | 1778 | 1956 | 1941 | 2004 | 2261 | 2356 | 2157 | 2422 | 1975 | 1435 | 951 | 822 | 578 | 1882 | 2169 | 2378 | 976 | 2233 | 591 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | SW 17 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 |
— | 3 | 241 | 111 | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 700 | 372 | 478 | 318 | 1338 | — | 945 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 24 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | SW 20 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 87 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 274 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Piccaninnie Ponds Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Piccaninnie Ponds provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Piccaninnie Ponds can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Piccaninnie Ponds 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 (Piccaninnie Ponds) 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 Piccaninnie Ponds 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.
Piccaninnie Ponds is 18 km (11 miles) from Allendale East. If you plan a holiday in South Australia - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Allendale East. Allendale East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









