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Rapid Bay Surf Forecast
/ SA – Adelaide (17 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Rapid Bay surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 06 May 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rapid Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rapid Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rapid Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 54 | 114 | 79 | 67 | 41 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 31 | 74 | 83 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:24PM 1.22 | 4:07PM 1.12 | 1:45AM 1.08 | 3:03PM 1.29 | 2:44AM 1.16 | 3:10PM 1.49 | 3:19AM 1.22 | 3:29PM 1.66 | 3:48AM 1.27 | 3:51PM 1.79 | 4:16AM 1.29 | 4:15PM 1.89 | 4:43AM 1.28 | 4:37PM 1.95 | 5:09AM 1.25 | 5:00PM 1.98 | 5:35AM 1.21 | 5:24PM 1.98 | 6:02AM 1.15 | 5:49PM 1.96 | 6:29AM 1.09 | 6:17PM 1.90 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:18AM 0.79 | 8:22AM 0.82 | 9:25PM 1.00 | 8:15AM 0.75 | 9:18PM 0.81 | 8:34AM 0.67 | 9:40PM 0.63 | 8:58AM 0.59 | 10:05PM 0.49 | 9:21AM 0.53 | 10:31PM 0.38 | 9:44AM 0.49 | 10:58PM 0.29 | 10:06AM 0.46 | 11:24PM 0.24 | 10:27AM 0.46 | 11:51PM 0.22 | 10:48AM 0.47 | 12:19AM 0.24 | 11:08AM 0.49 | 12:50AM 0.29 | 11:29AM 0.54 | 1:23AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rapid Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rapid Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rapid Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rapid 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 (Rapid 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 Rapid 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 Adelaide? If you are looking for accommodation near Rapid Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Adelaide, consider staying in Rapid Bay which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Adelaide where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kingscote which is 51 km (32 miles) away, Morphett Vale, Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
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