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West Cape surf Forecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm 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 17.9°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 17.0 °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 17.9°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.2 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 17.0 °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 Saturday (Mar 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 30th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 2nd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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

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Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)161918171616151414131110141514141313141313131615151414131313141515141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)63614001227115882371059552081113269995652801059134410497115637995904945011255116312069027766185431189272752975158505631451914
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SW
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
SW
10
S
15
SW
30
W
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
10
S
10
S
20
SW
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SE
20
SE
10
S
30
SE
25
SE
15
S
25
SSE
30
S
25
S
40
SSE
40
SE
45
SSE
45
SSE
40
SE
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:36PM
1.03
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
8:58AM
0.25
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-7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43-
Sunset--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242424222222181717161615161617161616141616141718151819151515151615151516
Feels °C (?)21212019191816131311109141413131413914131015161116171099676578

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue 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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