Seaford surf report
Gulf beach that only gets small waves, when a big swell or strong westerly comes through.
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Tomorrow at Seaford (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Flat.
Basically flat. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around flat (0.2m faces), basically flat.
- West-south-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and rising at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings westerly 5 kn around 12pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 8:43 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Seaford good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A easterly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Seaford for your level.
Watch out
Reef at low tide.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Seaford?
Seaford is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Seaford?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Seaford, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Seaford good for beginners?
Yes. Seaford is one of the better South Australia spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Seaford?
Reef at low tide.