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Rhino Head Surf Forecast
/ SA – Yorke Peninsula (14 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Rhino Head surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 14 Jun 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rhino Head this week:
The surf forecast for Rhino Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rhino Head in the next 12 days are 8ft 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4ft 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 15th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 17th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 16th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rhino Head over the next 12 days.
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1205 | 1006 | 965 | 746 | 1135 | 4091 | 2868 | 1695 | 1154 | 535 | 262 | 216 | 148 | 151 | 264 | 436 | 454 | 502 | 660 | 838 | 1004 | 1604 | 1124 | 864 | 813 | 1942 | 964 | 1417 | 942 | 1176 | 604 | 1088 | 1256 | 1354 | 1081 | 921 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:32AM 1.38 | 3:57PM 3.61 | 4:05AM 1.44 | 4:27PM 3.41 | 4:49AM 1.51 | 4:56PM 3.12 | 5:50AM 1.67 | 5:24PM 2.76 | 7:19AM 1.9 | 5:48PM 2.3 | 9:06AM 2.26 | 5:29PM 1.87 | 10:26AM 2.72 | 11:23AM 3.18 | 10:52PM 1.12 | 12:12PM 3.58 | 12:29AM 1.05 | 12:57PM 3.87 | 1:21AM 1.08 | 1:41PM 4.07 | 2:01AM 1.15 | 2:22PM 4.1 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:03PM 0.82 | 8:18AM 0.75 | 11:32PM 0.89 | 8:50AM 0.85 | 12:00AM 0.95 | 9:28AM 1.05 | 12:26AM 1.02 | 10:16AM 1.31 | 12:50AM 1.05 | 11:38AM 1.67 | 1:16AM 1.05 | 3:45PM 1.87 | 1:46AM 0.98 | 2:28AM 0.95 | 8:32PM 3:28AM 1.08 0.85 | 8:44PM 0.82 | 4:33AM 0.75 | 9:09PM 0.66 | 5:35AM 0.66 | 9:37PM 0.62 | 6:31AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thu 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 43 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 59°F on Sun afternoon, min 55°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Fri afternoon, min 55°F on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 66°F on Fri night, min 54°F on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.4in), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 54°F on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon night, moderate winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rhino Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rhino Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rhino Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rhino Head 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 (Rhino Head) 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 Rhino Head 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.
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