D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

Issued: 8 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

D'Estrees Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D'Estrees Bay surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for D'Estrees Bay this week:

The surf forecast for D'Estrees Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D'Estrees Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D'Estrees Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1351
1541
1465
983
666
531
374
1237
1705
1038
2296
1849
1849
1323
983
706
561
491
588
687
668
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SE
10
E
10
NE
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:08AM0.72m
10:06AM0.84m
10:33AM0.95m
9:00PM0.47m
11:01AM1.04m
10:14PM0.49m
11:29AM1.12m
10:53PM0.53m
11:57AM1.17m
11:23PM0.56m
12:24PM1.21m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.34m
00:10AM0.34m
1:49AM0.32m
6:49PM0.46m
6:33PM0.41m
3:48AM0.23m
6:44PM0.38m
4:28AM0.18m
7:00PM0.36m
5:04AM0.13m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
5
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
16
15
15
15
Feels °C
12
15
14
13
13
11
11
11
10
9
10
10
10
9
9
9
10
12
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1351
1541
1465
983
666
531
374
1237
1705
1032
2296
1849
1849
1323
983
706
561
491
588
687
668
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
24
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
0.3
NW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
9
Energy kJ
13
22
263
363
267
1038
9
47
82
187
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
23
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
181
308
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
1.3
NE
5
1.2
NE
5
1
NE
5
1
N
4
0.4
NNW
4
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
6
6
6
15
26
31
80
73
49
37
6
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
39
39
53
39
39
85
39
39
85
39
39
39
67
107
102
107
67
67
39
39
75
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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Information about the D'Estrees Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for D'Estrees Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at D'Estrees Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our D'Estrees 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 (D'Estrees 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 D'Estrees 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 D'Estrees Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Rapid Bay which is 70 km (43 miles) away

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