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

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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
14.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Sunday (Aug 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 4th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 5th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Sat
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
3
WSW
4.5
W
3
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313161816162018171614131716161514141417
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19969195326441343445498791162311546860769797835450697187689580036092603197628812929
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNE
35
N
35
N
40
NNW
50
NNW
45
NW
30
W
25
WNW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SE
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
0.54
7:48AM
0.87
10:27AM
0.89
12:08PM
1.00
12:59PM
1.12
3:05AM
0.46
1:37PM
1.23
3:01AM
0.51
2:09PM
1.30
3:10AM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11PM
0.19
10:27PM
0.21
9:08PM
0.17
8:47PM
0.09
8:53PM
0.02
6:28AM
0.37
9:07PM
-0.03
7:16AM
0.27
9:24PM
-0.06
7:56AM
0.19
Sat
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Sunrise--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:13
Sunset5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:49--5:50--
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Rain (mm)
-----541-131---------
Temp. °C141115171513121315141413131212131212121214
Feels °C (?)10768523587810989987789
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) (moderate winds from the NE at Port Lincoln 31 km from Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach)). A 1.8m groundswell from the SW

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24 km/h
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0.0
14.5
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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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