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Piccaninnie Ponds Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Piccaninnie Ponds surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 ACDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Piccaninnie Ponds surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Piccaninnie Ponds sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piccaninnie Ponds over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1474 | 1144 | 1075 | 1021 | 1860 | 2856 | 1903 | 1226 | 1048 | 869 | 913 | 2085 | 1668 | 2822 | 2944 | 1807 | 2009 | 2329 | 2223 | 1320 | 1879 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:57AM 0.62 | 3:24PM 0.95 | 1:52AM 0.62 | 3:57PM 0.92 | 1:43AM 0.64 | 4:34PM 0.84 | 1:31AM 0.68 | 5:22PM 0.74 | 1:13AM 0.73 | 12:52AM 0.76 | 12:40AM 0.77 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:09PM 0.33 | 8:14AM -0.01 | 9:32PM 0.42 | 8:31AM -0.06 | 9:49PM 0.52 | 8:52AM -0.07 | 9:53PM 0.60 | 9:14AM -0.03 | 9:25PM 0.66 | 9:34AM 0.04 | 9:44AM 0.14 | 9:18AM 0.25 | |||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | ||
| Sunset | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||
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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.
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