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Goolwa Rivermouth surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goolwa Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Goolwa Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Goolwa Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 20) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goolwa Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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Energy (?) | 1676 | 1512 | 3459 | 3315 | 2300 | 1244 | 1028 | 1216 | 1915 | 1831 | 1487 | 1061 | 946 | 1077 | 3161 | 2530 | 1427 | 888 | 752 | 528 | 595 | 672 | 996 | 1039 | 2682 | 2233 | 3669 | 4228 | 1630 | 1111 | 3811 | 1739 | 1193 | 1487 | 640 | 529 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 0.77 | 4:50AM 0.41 | 5:39PM 0.78 | 4:53AM 0.35 | 6:09PM 0.77 | 4:21AM 0.30 | 6:47PM 0.74 | 7:46PM 0.71 | 10:00PM 0.69 | 12:08AM 0.73 | 1:13AM 0.77 | 4:19PM 0.37 | 2:01AM 0.79 | 3:47PM 0.41 | 2:41AM 0.75 | 3:43PM 0.49 | 3:17AM 0.67 | 3:50PM 0.60 | 3:48AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:57PM 0.20 | 10:26AM 0.10 | 12:42AM 0.24 | 10:30AM 0.10 | 1:56AM 0.28 | 10:27AM 0.10 | 10:08AM 0.09 | 9:34AM 0.06 | 9:15AM 0.02 | 9:17AM -0.00 | 9:27AM -0.01 | 6:52PM 0.34 | 9:37AM 0.02 | 8:06PM 0.27 | 9:43AM 0.07 | 9:02PM 0.20 | 9:43AM 0.13 | 9:55PM 0.16 | 9:37AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sun 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 |
Sunset | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 21 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. |
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Information about the Goolwa Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Goolwa Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Goolwa Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goolwa Rivermouth 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 (Goolwa Rivermouth) 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 Goolwa Rivermouth 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.