Pondalowie Bay surf break

Pondalowie Bay surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 ACDT
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Pondalowie Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pondalowie Bay sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pondalowie Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Pondalowie Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pondalowie Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 9th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 9th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 10th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pondalowie Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
0
1
2
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SW
1.5
SSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121114141413121212131313121213121212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)573332111513581133809502437444503380424458256760286367574748785772
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
ESE
15
SSE
35
SE
25
E
15
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
5
ESE
25
SW
20
S
20
S
25
S
25
S
30
SW
35
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:42AM
0.97
2:28PM
0.37
5:09AM
0.89
3:08PM
0.40
5:32AM
0.79
4:20PM
0.42
5:53AM
0.70
6:56PM
0.44
6:05AM
0.61
11:08PM 3:38AM
0.53 0.54
12:02AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29PM
0.36
9:07PM
0.13
12:34PM
0.38
9:41PM
0.20
12:44PM
0.38
10:16PM
0.29
1:05PM
0.37
10:52PM
0.40
1:44PM
0.34
11:47PM
0.53
2:50PM
0.31
4:11PM
0.27
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--8:28--8:29--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171818151619152023182220171919141516151617
Feels °C (?)1515151011169151916211513141591011101415
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Information about the Pondalowie Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pondalowie Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pondalowie Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pondalowie Bay 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 (Pondalowie Bay) 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 Pondalowie Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Yorke Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Pondalowie Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 85 km (53 miles) away.

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