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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 7 am Friday 08 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
19.1° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twelve Mile Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 10th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twelve Mile Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | |
632 | 461 | 318 | 199 | 128 | 68 | 35 | 20 | 42 | 49 | 149 | 104 | 131 | 156 | 113 | 202 | 778 | 476 | 501 | 1966 | 1811 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:04PM0.71m | 1:50PM0.63m | 4:46PM0.56m | 9:32AM0.48m | 7:09PM0.55m | 9:04AM0.56m | 8:19PM0.54m | 9:10AM0.65m | 9:16PM0.51m | 9:27AM0.75m | 10:11PM0.46m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15AM0.18m | 2:20AM0.18m | 2:05AM0.16m | 1:38PM0.43m | 2:16AM0.16m | 2:47PM0.32m | 2:33AM0.18m | 3:37PM0.20m | 2:51AM0.21m | 4:25PM0.10m | 3:05AM0.24m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SSW 14 | ESE 5 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 632 | 461 | 318 | 199 | 128 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 49 | 149 | 9 | 131 | 156 | 113 | 202 | 778 | 476 | 501 | 1966 | 1811 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | SW 16 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | ESE 5 | S 8 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SW 20 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SW 22 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 10 | — | 68 | 35 | 19 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 99 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1837 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | — | S 9 | S 8 | — | SSW 16 | — | S 20 | SW 18 | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 19 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 104 | — | 7 | 13 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 3 | N 3 | E 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | E 5 | NNE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 2 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 488 | 340 | 260 | 260 | 273 | 260 | 137 | 273 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 439 | 0 | 149 | 439 | 20 |
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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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