Waitpinga Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.50° E

Waitpinga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waitpinga sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.8° 

Waitpinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waitpinga surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 13th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 13th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 14th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4324
6618
6211
8354
5808
4748
3032
2411
1941
1644
2320
2191
1624
1849
1214
732
373
357
257
161
283
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
S
10
NE
5
N
0
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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glassy
off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:43PM0.70m
2:24PM0.73m
2:59PM0.72m
4:13AM0.10m
3:28PM0.69m
4:06AM0.16m
3:51PM0.63m
4:22AM0.24m
4:09PM0.56m
4:51AM0.31m
4:20PM0.48m
Low Tide
10:42PM-0.08m
11:02PM-0.08m
11:18PM-0.05m
11:25PM-0.01m
7:09AM0.07m
11:22PM0.04m
8:14AM0.08m
11:15PM0.06m
9:07AM0.10m
11:09PM0.07m
9:55AM0.14m
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7:24
7:22
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7:22
7:20
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
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Temp °C
14
15
15
14
15
15
13
13
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12
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Feels °C
9
9
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10
12
13
12
12
12
10
13
14
11
11
12
10
10
10
10
10
10
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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.

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