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West Cape surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 ACDT
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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 17.8°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.9 °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 17.8°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.9 °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 (Mar 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 23s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 29th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
WSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)131316191817161615141413111013141414131414131313141313131414141314131310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3923426361400121311588237105955206324888946252619151126920721617635479394400471458398299350466656839736503529370
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
10
SE
15
SW
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SW
15
SE
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
25
SE
25
S
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
S
20
ESE
5
ENE
15
SW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
25
SE
15
SE
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
0.98
3:54AM
0.61
5:05PM
0.99
3:47AM
0.57
5:39PM
0.96
3:18AM
0.55
6:25PM
0.91
7:51PM
0.83
11:48PM
0.83
1:03AM
0.89
2:47PM
0.51
1:45AM
0.92
2:24PM
0.62
2:20AM
0.91
2:33PM
0.74
2:48AM
0.87
2:51PM
0.86
3:10AM
0.79
3:12PM
0.96
3:24AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
0.32
9:58AM
0.11
11:35PM
0.40
10:10AM
0.10
12:17AM
0.49
10:20AM
0.11
10:24AM
0.15
10:08AM
0.20
9:19AM
0.24
8:47AM
0.26
6:51PM
0.40
8:39AM
0.28
7:44PM
0.31
8:42AM
0.29
8:26PM
0.24
8:48AM
0.29
9:04PM
0.21
8:53AM
0.28
9:39PM
0.23
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--
Sunset-7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222423242422222320171716161616161614151614171816171816161715151614161715
Feels °C (?)202120211918192018151391011121211911119151612181614111191011912139

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

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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