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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 ACST
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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) sea temperature is
15.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 17th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 17th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 17th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, near gales from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, moderate winds from the S by Mon morning).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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5
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
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0
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0
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)161414131112121214131414141313141413121419
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)85646152424021329991269131519684771607252174873426232712719264429732499176822332613
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
W
25
WNW
15
N
30
NNW
35
WNW
20
W
40
WNW
55
W
35
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
25
W
30
W
20
WSW
20
S
25
S
15
S
10
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:45AM
0.87
4:57AM
0.60
12:45PM
0.95
2:56AM
0.61
1:19PM
1.01
2:34AM
0.71
1:46PM
1.04
2:34AM
0.84
2:11PM
1.03
2:44AM
0.97
2:34PM
0.99
2:57AM
1.09
2:54PM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:44PM
0.06
5:46AM
0.60
8:25PM
0.05
7:00AM
0.45
8:20PM
0.03
7:36AM
0.31
8:24PM
0.01
8:08AM
0.19
8:32PM
-0.01
8:38AM
0.10
8:42PM
-0.02
9:06AM
0.05
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22--6:22
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131415132220151615121313141515141413111213
Feels °C (?)6891013131365377101010987789
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) (light winds from the W at Port Lincoln 31 km from Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach)). A 3.8m long period groundswell from the SW is too big for here

    1 hour 54 minutes ago Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach)
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31 km away, 1 h 54 min ago

15 km/h
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15.2
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Information about the Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) 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 (Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach)) 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 Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) 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 Eyre Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near Sleaford Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eyre Peninsula, consider staying in Port Lincoln which is 25 km (16 miles) away.

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