The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 11 May 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
17.7° 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 Monday (May 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
111
125
133
92
65
92
88
82
905
940
860
614
548
471
701
1194
1238
618
591
324
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
15
S
15
SE
15
NE
15
S
15
ENE
20
NNE
10
WSW
10
NE
10
N
10
WNW
15
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
WSW
30
SSW
30
S
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:36PM0.00m
10:13PM0.00m
11:48PM0.00m
1:34AM0.00m
5:29AM0.00m
Low Tide
9:25AM-0.00m
10:59AM-0.00m
12:39PM-0.00m
2:31PM-0.00m
6:24PM-0.00m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:42
5:40
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
17
19
18
18
20
19
20
19
19
19
20
20
20
21
23
18
17
16
16
14
15
14
18
14
15
19
15
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
17
21
16
15
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
121
111
125
133
92
65
92
88
82
905
940
860
614
548
471
701
1194
1238
618
324
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
68
47
54
12
13
43
3
1
67
875
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
5
2
13
7
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
2
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
6
1
S
5
1.3
SW
13
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
1
7
5
5
55
591
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
4
3
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
335
0
0
89
0
133
154
0
13
249
0
24
24
0
133
356
398
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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