Cactus Beach

Reef break

South Australia, Australie

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From level expert · Combi 5/4 + chaussonsAccessible from expert level: overhead waves (1.4–2.3 m), enough volume to catch them, an unforgiving reef bottom. Below that, better to aim for more modest conditions.
Conditions
8.3/10
Good
Size
1.42.3 m
overhead
Wind
13 km/h
ENE · Offshore — ideal
Swell
1.9 m
11 s · SW
Best window · 6h8.3/10 · 1.42.3 m · 12 km/h
Today's take

Big wave, decent swell from the SW. Offshore wind that grooms and hollows the waves. Good conditions: worth the trip, suitable from expert level.

Today's forecast

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
RatingWaves mSwell sWind km/hWeather
09hBest2.03.31213☁️13°
12h1.93.11211☁️15°
15h1.82.9117🌧️15°
18h1.72.7117🌧️13°
21h1.62.6118☁️12°

3-hour slots (spot local time · GMT+9:30) · ★ rating out of 5 · arrow = swell/wind direction · highlighted row = best slot

Tides

00h16 Sun06h12h18h0 mPM 01:24+0.3 mBM 07:34-0.7 mPM 13:26+0.5 mBM 20:00-0.7 mmaintenant

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Last updated: Sat, Aug 15, 15:02 GMT+9:30 · Données : Open-Meteo (modèles vagues + météo) · servies depuis la base pré-calculée.