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Waitpinga Surf Forecast
/ SA – Adelaide (17 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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Waitpinga surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waitpinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waitpinga sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | |
668 | 545 | 341 | 686 | 628 | 499 | 394 | 452 | 513 | 1099 | 892 | 426 | 624 | 702 | 834 | 504 | 365 | 265 | 541 | 735 | 469 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:56PM0.73m | 2:57AM0.00m | 3:35PM0.73m | 4:16PM0.70m | 4:54PM0.64m | 5:30PM0.58m | 6:02PM0.50m | 6:27PM0.42m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM-0.00m | 5:37AM-0.01m | 6:24AM-0.02m | 7:10AM-0.00m | 7:51AM0.04m | 8:14AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.13m | 3:05AM0.13m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
 kJ | 668 | 545 | 341 | 74 | 178 | 499 | 394 | 417 | 389 | 1099 | 892 | 426 | 624 | 702 | 834 | 504 | 365 | 265 | 541 | 735 | 469 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 45 | 75 | — | — | 243 | 302 | 452 | 513 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 7 | 6 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 686 | 628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 30 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 414 | 11 | 414 | 414 | 11 | 17 | 156 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 407 | 120 | 120 | 414 | 15 |
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Information about the Waitpinga Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waitpinga 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.
Waitpinga is 32 km (20 miles) from Rapid Bay. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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