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Twelve Mile Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Twelve Mile Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 02 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Twelve Mile Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Twelve Mile Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Twelve Mile Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Twelve Mile Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twelve Mile Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twelve Mile Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | |
2195 | 2029 | 1372 | 1274 | 861 | 774 | 598 | 543 | 678 | 577 | 414 | 261 | 486 | 976 | 4412 | 2680 | 1977 | 1226 | 851 | 736 | 555 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:33AM0.85m | 10:58PM0.33m | 10:52AM0.87m | 11:04PM0.30m | 11:13AM0.87m | 11:04PM0.28m | 11:36AM0.85m | 11:00PM0.27m | 12:01PM0.81m | 10:48PM0.27m | 12:30PM0.77m | 1:04PM0.71m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.13m | 3:28AM0.19m | 6:32PM0.15m | 3:33AM0.17m | 7:04PM0.18m | 3:39AM0.15m | 7:44PM0.22m | 3:47AM0.15m | 8:45PM0.25m | 3:46AM0.16m | 3:15AM0.18m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
 kJ | — | 1581 | — | 1274 | 861 | 774 | 407 | 334 | 678 | 577 | 414 | 261 | 237 | 976 | 4412 | 2680 | 1977 | 1226 | 851 | 736 | 555 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 266 | 383 | 598 | 543 | 240 | 116 | 103 | 238 | 486 | 642 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 228 | 22 | 90 | 151 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2195 | 2029 | 1372 | 1165 | 370 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 33 | 482 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 439 | 439 | 439 | 440 | 439 | 439 | 303 | 484 | 97 | 97 | 484 | 440 | 439 | 439 | 334 | 273 | 439 | 0 | 303 | 462 | 273 |
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Information about the Twelve Mile Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Twelve Mile Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Twelve Mile Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Twelve Mile Beach 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 (Twelve Mile Beach) 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 Twelve Mile Beach 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.
Twelve Mile Beach is 145 km (90 miles) from Esperance. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esperance. Esperance has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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