West Cape surf break

West Cape surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 ACST
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West Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Cape sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Cape this week:

The surf forecast for West Cape over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 28th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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

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Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
2
WSW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)141315151514141416181716161514131318171616151514131313161512131312121014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)507295563224237218331092696634187540844066294822661760131810237651160116916821571993773514302210345334187415011040748454304252381
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
0
SE
5
W
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
5
ESE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
E
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
40
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
glassonononononononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56PM
1.28
1:19AM
0.47
2:32PM
1.29
1:32AM
0.49
3:05PM
1.26
1:54AM
0.54
3:33PM
1.21
2:32AM
0.59
3:58PM
1.15
3:20AM
0.64
4:20PM
1.07
4:16AM
0.69
4:41PM
1.00
5:20AM
0.73
5:01PM
0.93
6:35AM
0.77
5:16PM
0.85
8:05AM
0.82
5:01PM
0.78
9:46AM
0.89
11:06AM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:38PM
0.45
6:09AM
0.36
11:05PM
0.48
6:50AM
0.35
11:13PM
0.52
7:31AM
0.35
11:10PM
0.55
8:11AM
0.38
11:08PM
0.55
8:52AM
0.42
11:14PM
0.54
9:35AM
0.49
11:29PM
0.52
10:19AM
0.57
11:52PM
0.49
11:12AM
0.66
12:21AM
0.47
12:37PM
0.74
12:56AM
0.45
1:40AM
0.45
2:39AM
0.45
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Sunrise7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--
Sunset-5:17--5:17--5:19--5:19--5:19--5:20--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:22-
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Rain (mm)
1---------14--3--------------------1
Temp. °C141413131315141414141414131413131313131313131413131314131414141615151818
Feels °C (?)579121111111113121113911997799911121110101081110911118108

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night).

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Information about the West Cape Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for West Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at West Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Cape 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 (West Cape) 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 West Cape 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Yorke Peninsula? If you are looking for accommodation near West Cape, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 85 km (53 miles) away.

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