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Waitpinga surf Forecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 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 18.4°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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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 18.4°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 16.4 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 3rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 3rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.3
S
2.3
S
2.4
S
1.8
SSW
1.7
S
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
5
SSW
4
S
Period(s) (?)13161518171616161414131371415141313161413131314141414141510131112131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)48442167813421112540662463400389269209339485132827722359186625672261119710035949881065101970478910791854263714364915473184675123
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
E
5
SE
10
S
5
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SW
25
W
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
NE
10
SSW
5
SE
10
WSW
20
SW
35
SW
40
SW
55
SW
35
SSW
35
SSE
30
ESE
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
glassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onononononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:56PM
0.59
4:30AM
0.23
5:26PM
0.59
4:19AM
0.18
6:02PM
0.58
6:49PM
0.55
8:16PM
0.52
11:01PM
0.52
12:31AM
0.54
4:35PM
0.25
1:26AM
0.53
3:23PM
0.28
2:09AM
0.50
3:09PM
0.35
2:44AM
0.43
3:14PM
0.45
3:10AM
0.35
3:29PM
0.54
3:26AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:00AM
0.12
9:54AM
0.04
1:04AM
0.15
9:52AM
0.04
9:38AM
0.02
9:13AM
-0.00
8:58AM
-0.03
8:58AM
-0.04
9:04AM
-0.02
6:00PM
0.25
9:08AM
0.02
7:39PM
0.19
9:06AM
0.06
8:39PM
0.14
8:58AM
0.09
9:31PM
0.10
8:47AM
0.09
10:21PM
0.08
8:40AM
0.06
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35
Sunset7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1--------------123841319
Temp. °C252126251822201720191616161515151414141415151521221719181513131414161615
Feels °C (?)221824221721181719191111111211119101010121112202016161410446691212

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

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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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