West Cape surf break

West Cape surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 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
15.6° 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 (Jul 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.6
SW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)161614141313131316141412161414131311141515161615151414131212181516151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11447936186254653824575117251059668878118572651735518924975085552095876995670456631040449551914129365655890116255218472933722004
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
N
35
NNE
40
NNE
20
NNW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
30
N
35
N
50
N
60
W
50
WSW
35
W
55
NNW
50
NW
60
W
50
WSW
50
W
35
W
35
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
40
N
50
NW
45
SW
15
W
25
NW
50
NW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:00PM
1.05
12:42PM
1.13
12:26AM
0.50
1:19PM
1.19
1:26AM
0.50
1:52PM
1.23
2:00AM
0.51
2:24PM
1.25
2:24AM
0.53
2:55PM
1.25
2:48AM
0.57
3:26PM
1.22
3:15AM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:55AM
0.44
9:15PM
0.47
5:00AM
0.43
9:27PM
0.43
5:50AM
0.41
9:46PM
0.41
6:33AM
0.38
10:05PM
0.41
7:14AM
0.35
10:21PM
0.43
7:54AM
0.34
10:35PM
0.45
8:35AM
0.34
Wed
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Mon
14
Sunrise--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:28
Sunset5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:24--5:25--5:27--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121314141514161614141313141413161712121413121313141515151415161414141413
Feels °C (?)9999116811865688677-12622124888866510854

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sun night, gales from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

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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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