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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 ACST
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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
14.8° 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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 20th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 20th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
3.5
SW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212121211141313141313131313141414181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2242874104010749022726787858664792384543912911296441284458597347013128572339502961
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
10
NW
30
WNW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:48AM
0.53
11:39AM
0.96
12:25AM
0.54
11:40AM
1.00
11:54PM
0.66
11:49AM
1.03
11:57PM
0.80
12:02PM
1.03
12:10AM
0.93
12:15PM
1.02
12:27AM
1.05
12:29PM
0.99
12:47AM
1.13
12:42PM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:59AM
0.53
7:06PM
0.30
4:47AM
0.40
6:30PM
0.30
5:16AM
0.29
6:16PM
0.26
5:43AM
0.21
6:15PM
0.20
6:08AM
0.16
6:21PM
0.14
6:33AM
0.14
6:30PM
0.08
6:56AM
0.15
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07-
Sunset--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----3---------------
Temp. °C121922131712111313141514131213121412121313
Feels °C (?)91217111063771098867897899
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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 2.9m groundswell from the SSW

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14.8
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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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