The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 25 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
17.8° 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 25th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.6
S
9
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
745
475
1063
834
1178
399
215
171
223
150
132
287
174
136
140
122
205
195
123
235
355
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
SE
15
ESE
10
S
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
10
S
15
SW
15
SW
0
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
N
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:37PM0.00m
9:16PM0.00m
11:06PM0.00m
3:29AM0.00m
5:21AM0.00m
Low Tide
8:26AM-0.00m
10:08AM-0.00m
12:08PM-0.00m
2:23PM-0.00m
4:28PM-0.00m
6:08PM-0.00m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:36
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:34
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
17
16
15
15
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
17
20
21
13
12
13
11
10
8
12
14
13
15
14
15
15
15
16
14
13
15
13
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
0.1
S
9
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
745
475
2
245
215
171
223
18
110
287
174
136
140
122
205
195
94
235
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
22
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.2
S
7
0.1
SW
7
0.6
SW
4
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
43
155
4
18
40
86
150
132
4
2
13
12
10
123
13
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.5
S
8
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
63
164
69
29
13
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.6
S
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
SW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
1063
834
1178
399
154
62
5
7
14
11
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
400
337
337
335
335
133
210
346
89
0
13
0
24
356
499
154
897
0
51
5
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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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