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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Insight Lab Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Check the live radar above for real-time rain and storms across South Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology’s 512 km Adelaide radar (Buckland Park) is the primary feed, updated every 6 minutes, showing weather approaching from the west through the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent.
What’s the best radar view for Adelaide and surrounds?
The 512 km Adelaide radar (BOM radar Adelaide 512 km) gives a wide view covering the city, the Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and the Mid North. For closer detail, switch to the 64 km range to see individual showers moving across the Adelaide Plains. Both loops update every 6 minutes, but the wider range is better for seeing weather arriving from the west. You can also use the hourly radar loop on the live feed above to track fronts moving into the state from the Great Australian Bight.
Is the weather in SA easy to read on radar?
South Australia’s radar can show false echoes from the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Flinders Ranges, especially in summer. Interference is common due to the flat terrain to the west, which can cause anomalous propagation. For accurate readings, cross-check with Adelaide weather conditions and the severe weather warning page. The BOM 64 km radar Adelaide today loop is most reliable for city forecasts.
What does “half round” mean on the Adelaide radar?
The Adelaide radar image is a half-round or “half disc” because the Buckland Park site has a blind spot to the south-east due to the Mount Lofty Ranges blocking the beam. The southern sector is omitted from the full 360-degree sweep.
Can I get a 512 km radar loop for Adelaide today?
Yes. The live radar above shows the 512 km Adelaide loop, refreshed every 6 minutes. For a full hourly history, use the loop controls on the radar player to step back through recent frames.
How do I read weather SA radar live for hourly trends?
Use the live feeder above with the hourly loop option enabled. Look at the movement of rain bands over the past 60 minutes—west to east movement is typical for SA. Combine with Australia weather hub for broader outlooks.