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

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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
15.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D'Estrees Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 22nd Jul)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.5
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
4
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)151515141414141312111010201817161515141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5004343123491498833101758914553425671779896693104218972487253223327972905237313260
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
25
N
40
NNE
35
N
30
W
40
WNW
35
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
30
N
15
ENE
20
S
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:44AM
0.96
11:18AM
1.07
11:48AM
1.15
10:57PM
0.38
12:15PM
1.19
11:26PM
0.47
12:39PM
1.21
11:57PM
0.57
1:01PM
1.19
12:29AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
0.23
10:24PM
0.25
2:37AM
0.26
8:16PM
0.35
4:07AM
0.20
7:49PM
0.37
5:02AM
0.14
7:40PM
0.37
5:44AM
0.10
7:41PM
0.35
6:22AM
0.09
Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:20
Sunset5:25--5:27--5:28--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--
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Rain (mm)
---3422213---67-1323-
Temp. °C141414151211111114141313131310101212121212
Feels °C (?)91146223791097774775335
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at D'Estrees Bay (light winds from the WSW at KingstoneAero 27 km from D'Estrees Bay). A 3.4m groundswell from the SSW are too big for here

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7 km/h
WSW
7.7
15.8
Air / Water (°C)
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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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