Piccaninnie Ponds Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.05° S 140.90° E

Piccaninnie Ponds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Piccaninnie Ponds sea temperature is
15.3° C
1.1° 

Piccaninnie Ponds surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Piccaninnie Ponds surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Piccaninnie Ponds in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 13th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 13th Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Piccaninnie Ponds over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
16
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5.5
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15
4.5
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18114
20657
18514
13081
10037
7721
5338
4247
4021
4757
4928
4766
5254
3860
2795
1648
1427
931
609
565
1078
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
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20
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25
WSW
20
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High Tide
12:24PM1.01m
12:55PM1.05m
1:22PM1.04m
1:44PM1.00m
11:53PM0.46m
2:01PM0.94m
00:56AM0.53m
2:15PM0.88m
1:51AM0.60m
2:26PM0.82m
2:44AM0.64m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.07m
4:37AM0.04m
5:35AM0.02m
9:01PM0.41m
6:23AM0.04m
8:41PM0.38m
7:07AM0.10m
8:42PM0.32m
7:46AM0.18m
8:55PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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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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