The Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.05° S 134.17° E

Issued: 2 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Island sea temperature is
16.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

The Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Island surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 8th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
19
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
825
965
2339
1591
1179
598
336
186
611
886
1216
2167
1591
976
606
564
1350
849
685
368
241
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
15
NE
15
SE
20
E
15
ENE
5
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
40
WNW
35
WSW
40
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:14PM0.00m
6:51PM0.00m
8:32PM0.00m
10:22PM0.00m
00:22AM0.00m
2:18AM0.00m
Low Tide
4:23AM-0.00m
6:03AM-0.00m
7:40AM-0.00m
9:26AM-0.00m
11:22AM-0.00m
1:21PM-0.00m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
 mm
2
1
4
8
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
16
14
12
13
13
13
16
15
15
16
14
13
14
13
15
16
15
14
Feels °C
11
10
9
12
9
9
9
8
9
14
11
11
11
10
10
11
8
9
8
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
825
965
2339
1591
1179
598
336
184
611
886
1216
2167
1591
976
606
529
1350
849
685
368
241
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
19
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.6
SW
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
1.3
SW
19
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
SW
21
0.9
SW
18
0.1
SE
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.3
WNW
5
Energy kJ
531
61
57
24
20
18
186
6
5
1173
32
23
5
71
564
11
5
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
9
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
10
15
9
6
6
16
10
22
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
0
0
0
0
0
51
133
133
13
24
249
412
500
824
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
7
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
6
4
4
8
7
4
5
8
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
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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