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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 02 Apr 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)111514141313131313131214131215141414141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)807581262729932313167411398894013312404725384129491601186518601393933793
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
E
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
5
NE
20
N
10
E
5
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
0.93
1:41PM
1.18
1:32AM
0.90
2:01PM
1.24
1:45AM
0.88
2:21PM
1.26
1:58AM
0.86
2:43PM
1.24
2:10AM
0.83
3:05PM
1.19
2:20AM
0.80
3:28PM
1.11
2:24AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:33PM
0.17
7:16AM
0.07
7:56PM
0.17
7:28AM
0.02
8:17PM
0.18
7:43AM
-0.02
8:37PM
0.22
7:58AM
-0.04
8:57PM
0.28
8:15AM
-0.03
9:16PM
0.35
8:31AM
0.01
9:35PM
0.44
8:45AM
0.06
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37
Sunset7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191615141415161925232126221819181618191822
Feels °C (?)1614119910121723222125211817171618191819
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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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