D'Estrees Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 ACDT
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D'Estrees Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for D'Estrees Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D'Estrees Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 10PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D'Estrees Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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 (?)
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)141414131313131312121212111111121212131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)139312852065239020881725148812361145774761658483386335275231211669636319
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
SW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29AM
1.13
2:29PM
0.89
2:43AM
1.08
2:59PM
0.94
2:56AM
1.02
3:29PM
0.96
3:08AM
0.96
3:59PM
0.95
3:16AM
0.89
4:30PM
0.90
3:15AM
0.83
5:06PM
0.83
2:54AM
0.79
6:06PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:46AM
0.21
8:24PM
0.14
8:59AM
0.15
8:52PM
0.21
9:14AM
0.11
9:18PM
0.29
9:31AM
0.09
9:42PM
0.39
9:47AM
0.11
10:01PM
0.50
10:02AM
0.14
10:09PM
0.61
10:11AM
0.20
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
Sunrise-6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46-
Sunset--8:24--8:24--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161616141616141716161818161818162021182017
Feels °C (?)131413111313111412121715131515141820161713
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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 12 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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