Winds are actually wafting light offshore on the South Coast early, but a few days of sou-easters have left it lumpy. Surf is around 1 – 2′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger, glassy early, and your best hope for a shortboard wave. The forecast predicts onshore S-SW winds up to 20 knots as the sea breeze kicks in after lunch, so the next few hours are about as good as it’ll get. Shred factor 6/10
It’s not looking too flash on the South Coast this morning with onshore South winds around 12 knots and small, sloppy swell. Surf is around 1 – 2′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger but no cleaner. The forecast predicts onshore S-SW winds up to 20 knots after lunch, so it’ll stay lumpy / messy all day. Swell may build slightly after lunch but quality will remain pretty dismal all day. Shred factor 3/10
Light onshores overnight have left lumpy conditions on the South Coast this morning, continuing the typical summer slops. Surf is around 2 – 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger but no cleaner. The forecast predicts onshore SE-S winds up to 20 knots after lunch, so it’ll stay lumpy / messy all day. Try Dribs point if you’re desperate. Shred factor 4/10
Winds are light offshore from the NNE on the South Coast early, but days of sou-easters have left the swell pretty lumpy. Surf is around 2 – 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger and Parson’s will favour the East in the wind later. The forecast predicts onshore SE winds again after lunch so it’ll become messy, but it may straighten up a bit mid morning. Shred factor 5/10
Easterly winds around 10 knots are adding lumps on the South Coast early, and they’ve also pushed plenty of brown gunk up from the Murray Mouth. Surf is around 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger and Parson’s will offer partial shelter. Winds will tend more onshore SE after lunch at 10 – 15 knots, so it’ll go from lumps to slops. Shred factor 4/10
We’re finally moving into classic summer doldrums with another day of onshores on the South Coast. Winds are around 15 knots from the SSE and conditions are sloppy, with surf around 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch. Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger, Parson’s will only offer partial shelter while the wind maintains some east in it. The arvo looks sloppier with SSE winds possibly over 20 knots. Try Middleton Bay / Point if you’re desperate. Shred factor 3/10
Winds are onshore from the South at around 15 knots on South Coast early, and conditions are messy. Surf is around and mushy 1-2′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger but quality won’t be any better. South winds are forecast to pick up and may gust over 20 knots after lunch, so it’s not looking good for the rest of the day. The weekend looks onshore as well. Shred factor 3/10
Conditions are lumpy / glassy on South Coast early with light East winds around 5 knots. Surf is around 1-2′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, with Waits and Parson’s around 2′ and Parson’s Point the better option. Winds will shift more onshore SW-S during the day and pick up, so the lumps will turn to mush after lunch. Shred factor 4/10
Conditions are messy on South Coast early with onshore SW winds around 20 knots. Surf is around 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger, but quality will be pretty dismal around that side of Victor. It’ll stay onshore all day today with winds tending SSW at 20 knots after lunch. Again, try Middleton Bay or Chiton if you’re absolutely desperate for a wave. Shred factor 3/10
Conditions are bumpy on South Coast early with onshore SSE winds around 15 knots. Surf is around 3′ along Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger but probably not worth the effort. It’ll stay onshore all day today with winds tending SSW at 20 knots after lunch. Try Middleton Bay or Chiton if you’re absolutely desperate. Shred factor 5/10
