The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 24 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
18.6° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
3
0
2
1
2
3
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
295
342
454
1076
743
696
600
591
424
457
935
1729
1555
1215
1135
924
1025
641
540
404
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNE
25
N
10
S
25
SW
15
S
25
S
20
SE
10
ESE
20
S
20
SE
10
NE
10
SW
15
E
20
NNE
10
NW
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:51PM0.00m
4:51PM0.00m
6:46PM0.00m
8:30PM0.00m
10:06PM0.00m
11:45PM0.00m
Low Tide
3:51AM-0.00m
5:49AM-0.00m
7:39AM-0.00m
9:18AM-0.00m
10:55AM-0.00m
12:40PM-0.00m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
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6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
4
3
Temp °C
25
27
26
22
17
17
17
17
16
18
18
19
23
24
24
26
27
26
26
27
26
18
21
19
15
17
13
16
13
13
17
15
17
19
21
20
21
23
21
19
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.7
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
215
295
342
411
578
743
696
600
591
424
457
495
1729
1555
1215
1135
924
1025
641
540
404
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
SW
24
0.7
SW
22
1.1
SW
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
18
177
454
733
5
4
4
88
457
935
25
24
5
5
6
22
4
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
6
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
N
4
0.6
NNW
4
1.6
SW
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
23
0.6
N
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
13
4
9
11
1076
4
10
10
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
249
24
249
24
495
249
337
398
89
0
89
51
0
89
0
154
51
154
249
24
249
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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