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Waitpinga surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 ACDT
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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
19.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 24th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waitpinga over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
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4
2
!
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3
3
2
3
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)141816161414131312141514131313121211121217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3611687144625822452215117331276114317012479199212497216997626335224838393309
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
S
5
ENE
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
0.65
4:15PM
0.24
3:46AM
0.64
4:25PM
0.29
4:09AM
0.60
4:40PM
0.35
4:30AM
0.54
4:59PM
0.42
4:46AM
0.45
5:22PM
0.47
4:54AM
0.37
5:49PM
0.52
4:43AM
0.29
6:22PM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:46AM
-0.01
8:47PM
0.10
10:52AM
0.01
9:26PM
0.08
10:57AM
0.02
10:06PM
0.07
11:00AM
0.04
10:46PM
0.09
10:59AM
0.04
11:29PM
0.13
10:56AM
0.04
12:17AM
0.18
10:50AM
0.01
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54-
Sunset--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:02--8:01
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-------------------
Temp. °C292119161920162020162424162525242722171817
Feels °C (?)251914121717162019152322162424222521161513
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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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