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Parsons Beach Surf Forecast
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Parsons Beach surfForecast / SA – Adelaide / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 ACDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Parsons Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Parsons Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Parsons Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 21st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parsons Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 766 | 761 | 742 | 1021 | 1665 | 1016 | 563 | 504 | 390 | 390 | 396 | 302 | 288 | 274 | 153 | 277 | 321 | 351 | 636 | 874 | 560 | 359 | 412 | 283 | 317 | 333 | 239 | 559 | 804 | 838 | 596 | 585 | 697 | 529 | 440 | 317 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:36AM 0.62 | 6:11AM 0.57 | 6:46AM 0.50 | 7:18AM 0.44 | 7:49AM 0.37 | 1:29AM 0.33 | 8:10AM 0.30 | 1:12AM 0.40 | 10:38AM 0.24 | 1:26AM 0.46 | 12:44PM 0.19 | 1:48AM 0.53 | 2:07PM 0.16 | 2:15AM 0.58 | 3:07PM 0.14 | 2:45AM 0.63 | 3:52PM 0.12 | 3:18AM 0.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 0.01 | 9:02PM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.10 | 4:22PM 0.13 | 4:32PM 0.13 | 4:48PM 0.13 | 6:59AM 0.30 | 5:06PM 0.13 | 9:09AM 0.23 | 5:22PM 0.13 | 9:31AM 0.17 | 5:39PM 0.12 | 10:02AM 0.11 | 5:57PM 0.12 | 10:35AM 0.07 | 6:19PM 0.11 | 11:09AM 0.04 | 6:44PM 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 29 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Parsons Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Parsons Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Parsons Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Parsons Beach 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 (Parsons Beach) 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 Parsons Beach 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.
Parsons Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from Rapid Bay. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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