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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) Surf Forecast
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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 ACST
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 Thursday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 7th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 453 | 520 | 461 | 436 | 1028 | 752 | 883 | 860 | 752 | 595 | 282 | 178 | 315 | 2878 | 7855 | 6180 | 4560 | 1728 | 7888 | 9715 | 8390 | 6137 | 4375 | 3752 | 2923 | 2422 | 2111 | 1857 | 1457 | 933 | 649 | 476 | 554 | 769 | 555 | 677 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:15AM 0.46 | 3:55PM 1.44 | 3:25AM 0.45 | 4:21PM 1.35 | 3:34AM 0.44 | 4:47PM 1.23 | 3:36AM 0.43 | 5:13PM 1.08 | 2:57AM 0.41 | 5:35PM 0.92 | 5:25PM 0.75 | 2:31PM 0.68 | 11:46PM 0.66 | 1:37PM 0.80 | 12:45AM 0.67 | 1:34PM 0.94 | 1:23AM 0.68 | 1:44PM 1.07 | 1:53AM 0.67 | 1:59PM 1.19 | 2:18AM 0.65 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:40PM 0.09 | 8:39AM -0.05 | 11:08PM 0.17 | 8:57AM -0.04 | 11:39PM 0.25 | 9:13AM 0.01 | 12:18AM 0.34 | 9:21AM 0.09 | 1:37AM 0.41 | 9:06AM 0.19 | 7:56AM 0.26 | 6:52AM 0.25 | 7:23PM 0.56 | 6:43AM 0.22 | 7:33PM 0.40 | 6:51AM 0.19 | 7:56PM 0.26 | 7:05AM 0.16 | 8:20PM 0.14 | 7:20AM 0.14 | 8:45PM 0.05 | 7:37AM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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