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Vivonne Bay surf Forecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 ACST
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Vivonne Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vivonne Bay sea temperature is 16.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.1 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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Vivonne Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vivonne Bay sea temperature is 16.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.1 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 15.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vivonne Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 24th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 24th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 26th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 12 days.

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)141313121516151414151414171416141414141313131213141413132221201817161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)370525321915163329574981405524481748191117841196221214012658231327863366284826051622184493719221913177512949685899931111116289783410461446
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
S
10
S
0
E
5
NE
15
S
5
N
15
NW
15
W
15
W
15
S
25
S
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
5
ESE
20
SE
5
SE
10
S
20
S
20
S
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
0.74
12:50PM
1.13
12:35AM
0.69
1:13PM
1.16
12:45AM
0.65
1:38PM
1.17
12:52AM
0.60
2:07PM
1.14
12:50AM
0.58
2:39PM
1.08
12:18AM
0.57
3:16PM
0.99
4:06PM
0.87
8:53PM
0.79
12:20PM
0.61
10:04PM
0.80
11:10AM
0.70
10:44PM
0.79
11:10AM
0.83
11:12PM
0.75
11:26AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:59PM
0.31
6:01AM
0.21
7:27PM
0.33
6:12AM
0.19
7:57PM
0.36
6:24AM
0.17
8:30PM
0.41
6:37AM
0.16
9:09PM
0.48
6:51AM
0.17
10:10PM
0.55
7:02AM
0.21
7:02AM
0.26
6:36AM
0.34
5:44AM
0.39
3:23PM
0.59
5:08AM
0.41
4:42PM
0.48
4:56AM
0.40
5:27PM
0.39
4:55AM
0.38
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03
Sunset5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1---------------1---12-
Temp. °C141515151313131315141320191614141313141414151414141313141415141415151414
Feels °C (?)8131111101110111211121715141086688888888910912912111199

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Vivonne Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vivonne Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vivonne Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vivonne Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Vivonne Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vivonne Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Kangaroo Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Vivonne Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 55 km (34 miles) away.

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