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The Spit Surf Forecast
/ SA – Yorke Peninsula (14 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
The Spit surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spit in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spit over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 981 | 845 | 700 | 273 | 147 | 120 | 173 | 107 | 140 | 70 | 154 | 227 | 202 | 675 | 614 | 987 | 857 | 672 | 406 | 241 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | |
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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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