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Chinamans surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 08 May 2024 ACST
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Chinamans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chinamans sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Chinamans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chinamans sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:

The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 12 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 8th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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

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Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)181614131312131812131312121816161514131312191817161615141413131314141314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)312929736511386252273207144205170127668421954628124128219990679111217122212188013251163885780701628938872495696
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSW
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
N
10
W
0
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
E
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
25
SW
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55PM
1.15
2:06AM
0.51
2:26PM
1.21
2:32AM
0.47
2:57PM
1.22
2:54AM
0.45
3:29PM
1.18
3:12AM
0.43
4:01PM
1.10
3:25AM
0.41
4:32PM
1.01
3:25AM
0.40
5:03PM
0.90
5:35PM
0.79
6:11PM
0.67
3:21PM
0.57
10:14PM
0.59
1:02PM
0.63
11:42PM
0.58
12:46PM
0.73
12:25AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
0.10
7:20AM
0.08
9:32PM
0.10
7:44AM
0.06
10:08PM
0.14
8:08AM
0.06
10:44PM
0.21
8:31AM
0.08
11:23PM
0.28
8:50AM
0.13
12:12AM
0.35
9:01AM
0.19
8:57AM
0.26
8:00AM
0.32
6:26AM
0.35
5:55PM
0.57
5:59AM
0.34
6:46PM
0.47
5:56AM
0.33
7:15PM
0.38
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--
Sunset-5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:23-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181916181916181816171817181716181818191920191918181817151415161511111110
Feels °C (?)14141114151116161215161516151516161616171718181516151413101213105676

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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 Chinamans, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Yorke Peninsula, consider staying in Kingscote which is 80 km (50 miles) away.

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