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Waitpinga Surf Forecast
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Waitpinga surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 17 May 2025 ACST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitpinga this week:
The surf forecast for Waitpinga over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 12 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 12 days.
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 3415 | 3720 | 3470 | 2323 | 1765 | 1249 | 905 | 589 | 494 | 313 | 174 | 1654 | 908 | 2107 | 1058 | 787 | 1967 | 3313 | 4137 | 3440 | 2032 | 1106 | 845 | 1064 | 690 | 608 | 1491 | 3891 | 4110 | 3163 | 2155 | 1901 | 1605 | 1365 | 1202 | 1211 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:36PM 0.64 | 5:19AM 0.08 | 5:19PM 0.62 | 6:06PM 0.58 | 6:56PM 0.52 | 7:55PM 0.44 | 1:11PM 0.30 | 9:07PM 0.35 | 12:19PM 0.37 | 10:42PM 0.26 | 12:31PM 0.47 | 12:25AM 0.17 | 12:55PM 0.57 | 2:08AM 0.10 | 1:27PM 0.65 | 2:03PM 0.70 | 2:42PM 0.73 | 2:46AM -0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:55AM 0.06 | 7:43AM 0.07 | 3:07AM 0.06 | 3:57AM 0.06 | 4:28AM 0.07 | 4:45AM 0.09 | 3:15PM 0.29 | 4:52AM 0.12 | 6:59PM 0.23 | 4:47AM 0.14 | 8:39PM 0.14 | 4:30AM 0.13 | 9:49PM 0.06 | 3:58AM 0.10 | 10:52PM 0.01 | 11:55PM -0.01 | 1:09AM -0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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