The Spit surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 ACST
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The Spit surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spit sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spit this week:

The surf forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. 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 Monday (May 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 11th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
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)
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
170
158
138
97
73
64
74
69
43
372
875
803
614
529
398
517
560
763
525
444
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
5
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
N
10
NW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
20
W
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
on
on
High Tide
9:47PM0.01m
4:16PM0.01m
10:56PM0.01m
3:18PM0.02m
11:57PM0.01m
3:19PM0.02m
00:44AM0.01m
3:30PM0.02m
1:17AM0.01m
3:56PM0.02m
1:31AM0.01m
4:24PM0.02m
Low Tide
7:45AM0.00m
7:21AM0.00m
7:09PM0.01m
7:22AM0.00m
9:03PM0.01m
7:31AM0.00m
10:03PM0.01m
7:42AM0.00m
10:57PM0.01m
7:57AM0.00m
11:54PM0.01m
8:13AM-0.00m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
4
1
1
Temp °C
14
17
17
16
18
19
18
19
20
18
17
18
19
19
18
18
19
19
18
17
16
11
16
16
14
16
18
15
17
18
15
14
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
87
170
158
138
97
73
64
74
69
43
372
875
803
614
529
398
517
560
763
525
444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
S
24
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
17
0.5
SW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
W
4
0.3
NE
3
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
84
10
11
1
61
43
2
7
30
73
22
3
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
38
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
SE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NW
4
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
5
2
1
5
1
1
2
3
5
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
16
0
16
16
16
19
554
Best forecast wave conditions in Yorke Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the The Spit Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Spit provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spit can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spit 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 Spit) 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 Spit 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 Yorke Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near The Spit, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 87 km (54 miles) away.

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