Farewell spit, Wind forecast

Weather Conditions Alerts for

20.03.2026 (Friday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.9 m)
Optimal swell period (7.2 s)
Low water temperature – wetsuit required (18.1 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 2.2 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 16.4 °C)
Optimal current speed (1.0 kts)
Optimal depth and easy access (1.8 m, LAT)

21.03.2026 (Saturday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.9 m)
Optimal swell period (7.6 s)
Low water temperature – risk of hypothermia (18.0 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 4.0 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 15.6 °C)
Optimal current speed (0.9 kts)
Optimal depth and easy access (1.8 m, LAT)

22.03.2026 (Sunday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.5 m)
Optimal swell period (10.0 s)
Low water temperature – risk of hypothermia (18.0 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 2.1 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 15.7 °C)
Strong current – experience required (1.0 kts)
Optimal depth and easy access (1.8 m, LAT)

23.03.2026 (Monday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.6 m)
Optimal swell period (9.1 s)
Low water temperature – wetsuit required (18.3 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 3.3 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 16.4 °C)
Optimal current speed (0.8 kts)
Optimal depth and easy access (1.7 m, LAT)

24.03.2026 (Tuesday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.6 m)
Optimal swell period (8.4 s)
Low water temperature – wetsuit required (18.4 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 3.3 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 17.1 °C)
Strong current – experience required (1.2 kts)
Optimal depth and easy access (1.5 m, LAT)

25.03.2026 (Wednesday)

Optimal swell size - comfortable (0.6 m)
Optimal swell period (9.8 s)
Low water temperature – wetsuit required (18.5 °C)
No strong wind – comfortable for diving (avg 4.0 m/s)
Low air temperature – less comfort (avg 16.8 °C)
Optimal current speed (0.8 kts)
Low tides – preparation required (1.3 m, LAT)

Live wind map

Wind direction is East, wind speed varies between 2.2 and 8.9 mph with gusts up to 6.7 mph. The sky is clear with a chance of rain 0%.
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