Waitpinga surf report
Powerful, exposed beach break on the southern Fleurieu.
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Tomorrow at Waitpinga (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5pm–6pm
Pumping.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.4m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
- South-south-westerly swell at 9 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5pm, but this spot prefers mid tide.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 8:40 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Waitpinga good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. A northerly 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 Waitpinga for your level.
Watch out
Dangerous rips. Not patrolled.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Waitpinga?
Waitpinga is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Waitpinga?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Waitpinga, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Waitpinga good for beginners?
Not really. Waitpinga is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Middleton or Goolwa.
What should I watch out for at Waitpinga?
Dangerous rips. Not patrolled.
Nearby breaks
- Parsons Beach 4.1 km
- Middleton 21.7 km
- Goolwa 25.8 km