The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 ACDT
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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
19.6° 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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 1st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 1st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
2
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121312141315121214141313131212111516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)604295282278265256322166759613716497336110821549293205499348
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
30
ESE
20
E
25
SSE
15
ENE
30
NNE
15
NW
20
NNE
25
N
10
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
45
W
25
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
5
SE
25
SW
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
0.00
6:28PM
0.00
8:29PM
0.00
10:19PM
0.00
11:57PM
0.00
1:31AM
0.00
3:12AM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29AM
-0.00
7:29AM
-0.00
9:25AM
-0.00
11:09AM
-0.00
12:44PM
-0.00
2:20PM
-0.00
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:45
Sunset7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:28--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------1----73-
Temp. °C161618182023272726292829251917181722151618
Feels °C (?)10916141618252321272422241816161518111314
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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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