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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 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 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 Tuesday (Dec 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thistle Island (False Creek) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 29th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thistle Island (False Creek) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1623 | 854 | 1753 | 1320 | 789 | 575 | 947 | 712 | 458 | 388 | 449 | 1467 | 2688 | 3653 | 1519 | 1846 | 1052 | 1073 | 1035 | 1022 | 1235 | 1299 | 1029 | 948 | 766 | 796 | 700 | 828 | 1216 | 1094 | 1327 | 1785 | 1427 | 1080 | 929 | 691 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:28PM 0.52 | 5:48AM 0.80 | 7:57PM 0.54 | 5:31AM 0.66 | 12:19AM 0.65 | 12:41AM 0.79 | 2:50PM 0.37 | 1:09AM 0.93 | 2:49PM 0.40 | 1:39AM 1.07 | 3:04PM 0.41 | 2:09AM 1.18 | 3:21PM 0.42 | 2:40AM 1.28 | 3:38PM 0.42 | 3:10AM 1.35 | 3:56PM 0.43 | 3:40AM 1.38 | 4:15PM 0.43 | 4:10AM 1.37 | 4:37PM 0.45 | 4:37AM 1.30 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:11PM 0.37 | 1:14PM 0.25 | 11:35PM 0.51 | 1:34PM 0.29 | 1:42PM 0.33 | 9:24AM 0.29 | 4:27PM 0.37 | 9:08AM 0.17 | 6:04PM 0.34 | 9:22AM 0.07 | 6:53PM 0.30 | 9:44AM -0.00 | 7:30PM 0.23 | 10:09AM -0.04 | 8:03PM 0.17 | 10:35AM -0.06 | 8:34PM 0.11 | 11:01AM -0.05 | 9:05PM 0.08 | 11:26AM -0.02 | 9:36PM 0.08 | 11:50AM 0.02 | ||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 |
| Sunset | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri 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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