Located on the eastern side of the Gulf of St. Vincent in South Australia, Semaphore Beach is protected from ocean swell by Kangaroo Island to the South. Inshore depths of up to 15-20 ft. for the average kite run producing a short chop with a bit of variety of wave structure. Combine sea breeze with incoming tide and there is a 3-5 knts current. Launch and land paradise. Long wide beaches as far as the eye can see that are relatively unpopulated when the wind is blowing. Easy car parking anywhere off the Esplanade. Wide nature strips (grass), for packing up and a large barrier dune system in between. Some beach showers and hoses. One long jetty in Semaphore. Semaphore Beach is part of the Adelaide Metropolitan coastline, one long beach extending from North. Spring, summer and autumn is the best with the summer sea breeze being the best pattern at 15-25kts S-SW. Longest fetch is to the S-SW and 20-30kt storms can kick up quite a surf. Typical summer sea breeze pattern is 15-25 kts in the afternoon. Best conditions are cross-on, cross shore. Surfing is possible year round with winter temps around 5-15°C. Clear sunny days with a temp. 23-26°C in summer. Water: Shallow, Chop. Features: Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.
7 kn
SW · gusts 15 kn
0.7 m
7s period
0.5 m
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Updated 21/08/2026, 02:58:39
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Combine sea breeze with incoming tide and there is a 3-5 knts current. One long jetty in Semaphore.
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