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Waitpinga Surf Forecast
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Waitpinga surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 16 Jul 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 Wednesday (Jul 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1775 | 3943 | 4621 | 5005 | 5595 | 7094 | 6061 | 3965 | 3358 | 17426 | 5576 | 4084 | 3075 | 2701 | 2361 | 1955 | 1374 | 514 | 456 | 2586 | 2866 | 1556 | 989 | 437 | 572 | 686 | 2084 | 2881 | 2300 | 12377 | 8988 | 7993 | 20061 | 9939 | 8445 | 6467 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:54PM 0.49 | 6:10AM 0.34 | 4:57PM 0.39 | 6:54AM 0.40 | 4:17PM 0.31 | 7:56AM 0.44 | 9:41AM 0.49 | 11:36AM 0.55 | 12:44PM 0.61 | 1:31PM 0.66 | 2:10PM 0.68 | 4:46AM 0.10 | 2:42PM 0.69 | 3:47AM 0.14 | 3:09PM 0.66 | 3:47AM 0.19 | 3:32PM 0.62 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:20AM 0.15 | 11:52PM 0.07 | 11:14AM 0.21 | 11:46PM 0.07 | 12:33PM 0.27 | 11:31PM 0.05 | 11:09PM 0.02 | 10:49PM -0.02 | 10:40PM -0.05 | 10:42PM -0.06 | 10:48PM -0.05 | 10:51PM -0.02 | 5:34AM 0.10 | 10:50PM 0.01 | 7:16AM 0.09 | 10:48PM 0.04 | 8:11AM 0.08 | 10:47PM 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for SA - Adelaide
Continuing clean conditions at Waitpinga (light winds from the ENE at Strathalbyn 53 km from Waitpinga). 1.9m 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.9m 12s groundswell from the SSW
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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.
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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