The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 ACST
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The Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Island sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Island this week:

The surf forecast for The Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Island in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
2
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)161413131312131313171514141313131413181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53981084683466924821529529039251252650043141138058156279517531082
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
20
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNE
25
N
15
NW
40
SE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:17AM
0.00
12:59PM
0.00
2:51PM
0.00
4:51PM
0.00
6:46PM
0.00
8:30PM
0.00
10:06PM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
-0.00
1:53AM
-0.00
3:51AM
-0.00
5:49AM
-0.00
7:39AM
-0.00
9:18AM
-0.00
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171621273028252827262825191716171820242828
Feels °C (?)141217212522172321202421151413151618182223
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Information about the The Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Island 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 (The Island) 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 The Island 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 The Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eyre Peninsula, consider staying in Thevenard which is 111 km (69 miles) away.

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