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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) Surf Forecast
/ SA – Eyre Peninsula (19 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 03 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 3rd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 3rd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 7th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sleaford Bay (Wreck Beach) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
9270 | 7270 | 4212 | 2747 | 2297 | 1216 | 1771 | 1342 | 2305 | 1576 | 2760 | 5408 | 6487 | 3859 | 7062 | 4460 | 3613 | 3247 | 2723 | 2345 | 1872 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:12AM0.61m | 3:21PM1.40m | 3:29AM0.58m | 3:46PM1.38m | 3:46AM0.53m | 4:12PM1.34m | 4:03AM0.48m | 4:41PM1.26m | 4:18AM0.43m | 5:12PM1.15m | 4:24AM0.37m | 5:47PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM-0.01m | 8:32AM0.04m | 10:21PM0.02m | 8:50AM0.03m | 10:50PM0.08m | 9:08AM0.04m | 11:23PM0.15m | 9:24AM0.07m | 00:05AM0.23m | 9:35AM0.12m | 1:09AM0.30m | 9:30AM0.20m | |||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 2747 | — | 668 | 1771 | 1342 | 2305 | 1576 | 306 | 808 | — | 3460 | 7062 | 4460 | — | 3247 | 2723 | 2345 | 1872 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 16 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 651 | 181 | 400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9270 | 7270 | 4212 | 2204 | 2297 | 1216 | — | — | — | 80 | 2760 | 5408 | 6487 | 3859 | 5368 | — | 3613 | 2679 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 717 | 648 | 755 | 837 | 1081 | 272 | 9 | 9 | 118 | 272 | 837 | 827 | 1055 | 1055 | 110 | 840 | 1135 | 110 | 104 | 107 | 44 |
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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 16 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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