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Caves Surf Forecast
/ SA – Nullarbor (9 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Caves surfForecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 24 Mar 2025 ACDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves this week:
The surf forecast for Caves over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Mar 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves over the next 12 days.
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 335 | 250 | 387 | 361 | 1174 | 897 | 773 | 513 | 382 | 304 | 202 | 161 | 148 | 148 | 156 | 196 | 161 | 179 | 1197 | 1070 | 252 | 473 | 627 | 666 | 790 | 644 | 456 | 899 | 265 | 171 | 166 | 416 | 342 | 260 | 292 | 216 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:08AM 1.04 | 1:18PM 0.75 | 12:26AM 1.21 | 1:08PM 0.86 | 12:50AM 1.33 | 1:16PM 1.00 | 1:15AM 1.36 | 1:30PM 1.14 | 1:38AM 1.32 | 1:47PM 1.26 | 1:56AM 1.21 | 2:04PM 1.36 | 2:09AM 1.08 | 2:21PM 1.41 | 2:14AM 0.97 | 2:37PM 1.41 | 2:13AM 0.90 | 2:52PM 1.36 | 2:08AM 0.88 | 3:05PM 1.27 | 2:04AM 0.89 | 3:16PM 1.15 | 1:58AM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:03PM 0.60 | 7:14AM 0.13 | 6:07PM 0.40 | 7:13AM 0.04 | 6:31PM 0.21 | 7:23AM -0.01 | 6:58PM 0.06 | 7:34AM -0.03 | 7:26PM -0.04 | 7:45AM -0.03 | 7:54PM -0.07 | 7:54AM -0.02 | 8:19PM -0.03 | 7:59AM -0.03 | 8:40PM 0.06 | 8:03AM -0.06 | 8:55PM 0.18 | 8:08AM -0.08 | 9:04PM 0.30 | 8:15AM -0.09 | 9:06PM 0.41 | 8:23AM -0.06 | 9:02PM 0.49 | 8:29AM 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Sat 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Caves Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves 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 (Caves) 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 Caves 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.
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