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West Cape surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 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 16.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 18.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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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 16.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 18.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)161614141514141416161414151514131312121216151514222019181616181615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1735153110027218606765654781082976118613682146186011707114943533413416911014105629747113607231124154211292960217314531016661569
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SW
15
E
10
NE
5
S
10
NE
15
N
10
WNW
10
WSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
crossonononcross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
1.15
2:13AM
0.62
3:18PM
1.16
2:13AM
0.58
3:50PM
1.15
1:59AM
0.57
4:29PM
1.10
12:53AM
0.58
5:19PM
1.03
6:44PM
0.93
9:28PM
0.88
2:31PM
0.61
11:11PM
0.87
12:33PM
0.70
12:06AM
0.85
12:36PM
0.84
12:44AM
0.81
12:57PM
0.97
1:12AM
0.75
1:23PM
1.08
1:31AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.39
8:00AM
0.21
10:14PM
0.45
8:14AM
0.20
10:58PM
0.51
8:30AM
0.20
12:25AM
0.58
8:46AM
0.24
8:53AM
0.30
8:19AM
0.38
6:50AM
0.43
4:11PM
0.60
6:28AM
0.44
5:51PM
0.51
6:27AM
0.44
6:45PM
0.43
6:33AM
0.43
7:30PM
0.38
6:42AM
0.40
8:11PM
0.37
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141414151516171918141513141414151614151614151512141414161715161615161613
Feels °C (?)1211111415131416168967771010810129985889121111121111151510

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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