Surf spot

Waitpinga

Forecast conditions and map view for Waitpinga in Australia, SA, York Peninsula. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, SA, York Peninsula
Coordinates: -35.6344, 138.4980

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.4	1.8	2.1	2.1	2	2	1.8	1.9	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2	2	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	9.5	9.6	9.5	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.8	9.9	9.8	10	10.2	10.2	10.2	9.9	9.8	9.4	8.1	7	7.9	8.4	9.2	8.9	9.7	8.6	8.7	8.5	8.3	8.3	7.3	8.7	9.1	9.3	9.6	9.6	9.3	9.2	9.2	9.1	9.1	9	8.7	8.3	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.9	8.8	8.3	8.1	7.8	8.4
Wave energy (kJ)	428	415	374	323	295	257	225	200	180	158	136	128	125	112	110	107	96	90	86	85	73	50	38	58	106	218	328	577	620	655	601	529	472	364	655	722	763	797	767	671	643	611	537	473	415	332	258	275	235	208	178	143	97	68	50	51
Wind speed (km/h)	7.8	7.7	7.9	10.5	12.1	6.3	7.6	9.8	17.5	23	29.5	23.1	21.9	24.6	18.3	15.1	11.3	10	9.6	15	12.8	9.2	8.3	17.4	18.6	20.8	20.7	23.9	24.9	22	22.5	20.2	15.5	15.7	16.1	16.6	15.8	13.6	11	11.6	9.7	8.8	8.4	10.8	6.6	8.7	5.9	8.3	10.2	12	16	21.9	23.7	19.4	17.9	25.8
Wind direction	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	WNWCross-off	NOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ESECross-on	SOnshore	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore

Waitpinga is a raw, powerful surf break on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, often mistaken in location because it’s not on Yorke Peninsula. It’s near Victor Harbor, about 1.5–2 hours south of Adelaide.

Spot description

Type: Exposed open-ocean beach/bay surf
Wave character: Powerful, fast, punchy beachbreak with plenty of energy
Conditions: Works best with a good southwest swell and offshore northerly winds
Skill level: Best suited to experienced surfers only
Hazards: Strong rips, shifting sandbars, heavy surf, and marine life presence
Crowds: Usually uncrowded compared with metropolitan spots, but can attract locals when it’s on

What it’s known for

Waitpinga is known for being a heavy, raw South Australian surf zone with a lot of swell exposure. When conditions line up, it can produce quality waves, but it’s not a friendly beginner spot. The surf can be inconsistent and very demanding, with the beach and nearby coastline exposed to wind and swell changes.

Nearby area

The Waitpinga/Parsons Beach area is popular among surfers, walkers, and campers, and it sits in a beautiful but rugged coastal landscape.