Surf Forecasts:
Waitpinga surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitpinga this week:
The surf forecast for Waitpinga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4055 | 4883 | 5296 | 4376 | 4957 | 4272 | 3659 | 3412 | 2758 | 2228 | 1517 | 1443 | 1285 | 989 | 1393 | 1393 | 706 | 1003 | 612 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:26AM0.16m | 2:38PM0.65m | 3:18AM0.23m | 3:00PM0.59m | 3:29AM0.31m | 3:17PM0.53m | 3:49AM0.39m | 3:29PM0.46m | 4:14AM0.45m | 3:37PM0.40m | 4:43AM0.48m | 3:38PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM-0.00m | 7:03AM0.10m | 10:05PM0.03m | 7:58AM0.09m | 9:58PM0.05m | 8:44AM0.09m | 9:53PM0.05m | 9:26AM0.11m | 9:52PM0.04m | 10:06AM0.15m | 9:55PM0.02m | 10:45AM0.19m | 10:01PM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 4055 | 4883 | 5296 | 4376 | 4957 | 4272 | 3659 | 3412 | 2758 | 2228 | 1517 | 1443 | 1285 | 989 | 1393 | 1393 | 706 | 1003 | 612 | 353 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 93 | 424 | 465 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | 31 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | E 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 9 | — | 4 | 15 | 22 | 16 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 585 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 91 | 120 | 20 | 156 | 20 | 20 | 120 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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The above surf forecast table for Waitpinga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waitpinga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waitpinga 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 (Waitpinga) 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).
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