Do it yourself forecasting

Predicting the surf accurately is a very tricky job. Basically the more information you have the better your chances are of making the right call. I have included links to my favourite sites. There isn't one particular site I use. Instead I will check 2 or 3 before I make a call. Here's an example of one of my surf checks.

First I might go to The Port Lincoln Virtual Buoy to get an indication of which day might be the best for wind and swell. This site gives a 4 day prediction on swell size, swell direction, wind strength and wind direction. Then I might check the K.I. buoy to see the actual swell size. I'll also hit the Tides site to see when low tide is. Finally, just to be sure on the wind I will check the Coles Pt. weather station which gives an up to date record of wind speed and wind direction.

After that I hopefully pick the best spot, whether it is for a surf school or a free surf.

GOOD LUCK!

Click on the below links to access up to date info on your favourite spot.

Bureau of Meteorology 4 day forecast

K.I. Wave Buoy- This is the only actual buoy in S.A.

(this buoy gives you a true reading of swell size right now)

Port Lincoln virtual buoy- This gives swell and wind for next 3 days

(this is a virtual buoy so is not entirely accurate)

Elliston virtual buoy- This gives swell and wind for next 3 days

(this is a virtual buoy so is not entirely accurate)

Streaky Bay virtual buoy- This gives swell and wind for next 3 days

(this is a virtual buoy so is not entirely accurate)

Cactus virtual buoy- This gives swell and wind for next 3 days

(this is a virtual buoy so is not entirely accurate)

Tide Times- Click on the nearest port to your surf spot

(Reef Breaks like low tides, Beaches like mid tides)

Coles Point weather station- Up to date wind speed and direction

(this station is a good indicator for Port Lincoln's surf spots)