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Chinamans Surf Forecast
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Chinamans surfForecast / SA – Yorke Peninsula / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 ACDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 12 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 933 | 2694 | 618 | 1162 | 2003 | 505 | 298 | 224 | 336 | 290 | 282 | 307 | 1004 | 2450 | 1812 | 1493 | 1144 | 1083 | 929 | 978 | 600 | 633 | 799 | 899 | 1069 | 892 | 628 | 511 | 480 | 618 | 746 | 1006 | 1163 | 872 | 618 | 466 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:03PM 0.42 | 6:18AM 0.66 | 8:57PM 0.46 | 6:04AM 0.56 | 12:03AM 0.55 | 12:33AM 0.65 | 1:02AM 0.75 | 1:59PM 0.29 | 1:31AM 0.84 | 2:31PM 0.29 | 2:01AM 0.92 | 2:51PM 0.29 | 2:31AM 0.99 | 3:10PM 0.30 | 3:02AM 1.04 | 3:31PM 0.31 | 3:32AM 1.08 | 3:55PM 0.32 | 4:03AM 1.09 | 4:21PM 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30PM 0.25 | 11:14PM 0.35 | 1:52PM 0.27 | 11:43PM 0.45 | 2:13PM 0.28 | 2:36PM 0.28 | 3:20PM 0.28 | 9:53AM 0.25 | 4:41PM 0.27 | 9:51AM 0.19 | 5:46PM 0.25 | 10:04AM 0.15 | 6:36PM 0.21 | 10:23AM 0.12 | 7:17PM 0.17 | 10:45AM 0.10 | 7:55PM 0.14 | 11:10AM 0.09 | 8:33PM 0.11 | 11:30AM 0.09 | 9:11PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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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