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D'Estrees Bay Surf Forecast
/ SA – Kangaroo Island (8 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
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D'Estrees Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D'Estrees Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D'Estrees Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | |
838 | 776 | 1772 | 1376 | 787 | 1143 | 2325 | 1647 | 1002 | 848 | 608 | 1457 | 1284 | 1094 | 485 | 505 | 1318 | 1243 | 1139 | 1172 | 2386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | |
High Tide | 00:04AM0.67m | 2:07PM1.15m | 00:23AM0.69m | 2:31PM1.03m | 00:46AM0.68m | 2:51PM0.92m | 1:05AM0.63m | 3:04PM0.80m | 00:50AM0.56m | 2:32PM0.70m | 11:25AM0.72m | 8:35PM0.59m | 10:49AM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.51m | 6:37AM-0.05m | 8:28PM0.54m | 7:03AM0.04m | 8:46PM0.56m | 7:25AM0.16m | 9:14PM0.55m | 7:35AM0.32m | 10:18PM0.55m | 6:42AM0.46m | 3:26AM0.45m | 5:58PM0.57m | 3:21AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 771 | 731 | 1772 | 1376 | 787 | 1143 | 2325 | 1647 | 1002 | 848 | 608 | 329 | 21 | 54 | 485 | 336 | 1318 | 1243 | 1139 | 1172 | 2386 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WSW 6 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 20 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 838 | 776 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 103 | 7 | 30 | 42 | 149 | 505 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 37 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | — | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 22 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 428 | — | 26 | 40 | 37 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 83 | 1457 | 1284 | 1094 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 75 | 75 | 120 | 53 | 53 | 85 | 53 | 39 | 39 | 75 | 39 | 39 |
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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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