Twelve Mile Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 AWST
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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
20.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 12 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twelve Mile Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)141414141313131418171614141312121211151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64750840775468344738444726341561106751529421919653153679530487596
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ENE
30
ESE
35
ESE
20
ENE
25
ESE
40
E
30
NNE
15
WSW
25
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:16PM
0.29
10:30PM
0.90
12:07PM
0.30
10:57PM
0.92
12:09PM
0.31
11:22PM
0.92
12:20PM
0.34
11:47PM
0.89
12:36PM
0.37
12:11AM
0.83
12:58PM
0.42
12:33AM
0.75
1:26PM
0.47
12:51AM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:36PM
0.28
6:25AM
0.04
3:25PM
0.24
6:41AM
0.04
4:04PM
0.21
6:58AM
0.05
4:41PM
0.20
7:14AM
0.07
5:18PM
0.20
7:29AM
0.10
5:57PM
0.23
7:41AM
0.14
6:41PM
0.28
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-7:12--7:10--7:10--7:10--7:09--7:09--7:08-
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222119181816181917202017232225322219212119
Feels °C (?)201715151513141513161513191720291917201818
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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 12 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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