The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 19 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
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)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 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)181215141413141616141413131213131312151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10934920924845739230856753910481135859618295190215517435519776767
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
35
N
30
NNW
35
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
25
NNE
20
NW
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
35
NNE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57AM
0.00
9:40AM
0.00
11:17AM
0.00
12:59PM
0.00
2:51PM
0.00
4:51PM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:00PM
-0.00
8:50PM
-0.00
10:29PM
-0.00
12:07AM
-0.00
1:53AM
-0.00
3:51AM
-0.00
5:49AM
-0.00
Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01
Sunset6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161516192427302917162228302928302818171515
Feels °C (?)121214171919242314121821242220232015131011
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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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