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Kelps surf Forecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 ACST
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Kelps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelps sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 17.3 °C min: 14.6 °C)
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Kelps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kelps sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 17.3 °C min: 14.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kelps this week:

The surf forecast for Kelps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kelps in the next 12 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 20th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 22nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
2
SSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
3
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131313121316161514131815141413131216151414131415171616141414151413131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)164814018785497571803160214131044100658131034574954375325035112138581541122907218019152031231841232917317828442491240221731581947711757825
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
10
E
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
N
25
N
35
NW
55
W
45
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
10
N
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
5
E
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
15
SSE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.50
11:10PM
0.63
11:41AM
0.60
11:26PM
0.62
11:53AM
0.69
11:41PM
0.59
12:11PM
0.78
11:55PM
0.56
12:32PM
0.85
12:09AM
0.54
12:56PM
0.90
12:22AM
0.51
1:22PM
0.93
12:33AM
0.48
1:51PM
0.93
12:39AM
0.46
2:22PM
0.90
12:33AM
0.45
2:58PM
0.85
11:54PM
0.45
3:42PM
0.78
4:47PM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:59PM
0.31
5:34AM
0.23
5:33PM
0.26
5:32AM
0.19
6:04PM
0.23
5:37AM
0.15
6:33PM
0.21
5:47AM
0.10
7:01PM
0.21
6:00AM
0.06
7:30PM
0.23
6:15AM
0.02
7:59PM
0.26
6:33AM
0.00
8:31PM
0.31
6:51AM
-0.01
9:09PM
0.38
7:08AM
-0.00
10:06PM
0.44
7:23AM
0.02
7:32AM
0.06
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--
Sunset-5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22-
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Rain (mm)
----------251-1-----------3---------
Temp. °C121211121212151718201813131515131313121313141414151515131312121312141516
Feels °C (?)8881010101114141212348877891011121113111112788998131213

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Kelps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kelps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kelps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kelps 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 (Kelps) 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 Kelps 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 South Australia - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Kelps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Australia - East Coast, consider staying in Mount Gambier which is 78 km (48 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Allendale East which is 85 km (53 miles) away

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