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/ SA – Nullarbor (9 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Caves surfForecast / SA – Nullarbor / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 ACST
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 Thursday (Apr 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves in the next 12 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 322 | 317 | 631 | 793 | 777 | 871 | 930 | 1187 | 528 | 1126 | 1083 | 976 | 851 | 706 | 456 | 177 | 215 | 581 | 1297 | 1147 | 793 | 793 | 557 | 404 | 336 | 253 | 265 | 432 | 822 | 619 | 746 | 692 | 614 | 492 | 702 | 569 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:24PM 1.43 | 1:18AM 0.99 | 1:45PM 1.38 | 1:33AM 0.91 | 2:07PM 1.31 | 1:43AM 0.81 | 2:32PM 1.19 | 1:37AM 0.70 | 2:58PM 1.03 | 12:14AM 0.64 | 3:16PM 0.84 | 9:27PM 0.80 | 12:51PM 0.70 | 10:16PM 0.97 | 11:38AM 0.78 | 10:49PM 1.09 | 11:33AM 0.94 | 11:20PM 1.14 | 11:45AM 1.11 | 11:48PM 1.12 | 12:02PM 1.26 | 12:12AM 1.05 | 12:22PM 1.39 | 12:29AM 0.94 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:43PM 0.07 | 7:11AM -0.06 | 8:05PM 0.15 | 7:26AM -0.01 | 8:30PM 0.27 | 7:38AM 0.07 | 8:58PM 0.43 | 7:39AM 0.17 | 9:35PM 0.61 | 7:06AM 0.25 | 7:18PM 0.79 | 5:52AM 0.25 | 4:17PM 0.63 | 5:24AM 0.17 | 4:43PM 0.42 | 5:27AM 0.11 | 5:14PM 0.24 | 5:38AM 0.07 | 5:47PM 0.09 | 5:49AM 0.05 | 6:19PM 0.02 | 6:00AM 0.04 | 6:48PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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