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The Island Surf Forecast
/ SA – Eyre Peninsula (19 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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The Island surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 12th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
133 | 92 | 67 | 92 | 87 | 82 | 826 | 988 | 1018 | 631 | 597 | 471 | 733 | 1707 | 1212 | 924 | 609 | 386 | 319 | 268 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:13PM0.00m | 11:48PM0.00m | 1:34AM0.00m | 5:29AM0.00m | 7:15AM0.00m | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:59AM-0.00m | 12:39PM-0.00m | 2:31PM-0.00m | 6:24PM-0.00m | 8:04PM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 133 | 92 | 45 | 92 | 87 | 82 | 826 | 988 | 1018 | 631 | 597 | 471 | 733 | 1707 | 1212 | 924 | 609 | 386 | 319 | 268 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 4 | S 7 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 67 | 3 | 4 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 19 | 18 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 6 | N 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 51 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 154 | 24 | 0 | 133 | 89 | 335 | 810 | 815 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Eyre Peninsula | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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