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Thistle Island (False Creek) Surf Forecast
/ SA – Eyre Peninsula (19 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Thistle Island (False Creek) surfForecast / SA – Eyre Peninsula / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 ACDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thistle Island (False Creek) this week:
The surf forecast for Thistle Island (False Creek) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thistle Island (False Creek) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thistle Island (False Creek) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 621 | 390 | 264 | 472 | 754 | 2627 | 2111 | 1759 | 1606 | 1629 | 1538 | 1426 | 1303 | 4936 | 5747 | 4835 | 4093 | 3214 | 2754 | 2261 | 1513 | 998 | 919 | 817 | 700 | 451 | 682 | 1575 | 2164 | 5522 | 5454 | 4267 | 3549 | 4004 | 4410 | 3157 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:59PM 1.33 | 4:20AM 0.49 | 5:23PM 1.27 | 4:18AM 0.46 | 5:49PM 1.17 | 3:59AM 0.45 | 6:17PM 1.04 | 6:44PM 0.88 | 7:10PM 0.72 | 12:03AM 0.74 | 4:20PM 0.61 | 1:21AM 0.79 | 3:14PM 0.67 | 1:59AM 0.82 | 3:00PM 0.79 | 2:28AM 0.83 | 3:04PM 0.92 | 2:53AM 0.81 | 3:15PM 1.04 | 3:16AM 0.78 | 3:29PM 1.15 | 3:37AM 0.74 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 0.19 | 10:03AM -0.08 | 12:31AM 0.29 | 10:13AM -0.06 | 1:12AM 0.39 | 10:18AM -0.01 | 10:08AM 0.05 | 9:34AM 0.11 | 8:47PM 0.72 | 8:55AM 0.12 | 7:43PM 0.55 | 8:37AM 0.10 | 8:11PM 0.40 | 8:36AM 0.08 | 8:40PM 0.26 | 8:43AM 0.06 | 9:07PM 0.15 | 8:52AM 0.05 | 9:34PM 0.07 | 9:03AM 0.04 | 10:01PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Thistle Island (False Creek) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thistle Island (False Creek) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thistle Island (False Creek) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thistle Island (False Creek) 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 (Thistle Island (False Creek)) 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 Thistle Island (False Creek) 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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