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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 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
17.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
4
SW
13
4
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1247
1374
1435
1265
915
902
779
2356
4408
4526
5468
4935
3671
2305
1776
1310
761
1463
3115
4323
5874
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
20
N
30
NNE
40
N
30
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
35
W
30
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
20
WNW
40
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:27PM0.77m
11:59AM1.18m
11:43PM0.77m
12:18PM1.25m
11:59PM0.76m
12:39PM1.28m
00:14AM0.76m
1:01PM1.29m
00:30AM0.75m
1:24PM1.26m
00:45AM0.74m
1:49PM1.21m
00:59AM0.72m
Low Tide
6:04PM0.28m
5:17AM0.12m
6:26PM0.24m
5:32AM0.06m
6:47PM0.23m
5:49AM0.02m
7:07PM0.24m
6:07AM-0.01m
7:28PM0.27m
6:27AM-0.02m
7:49PM0.32m
6:47AM-0.01m
8:13PM0.38m
7:07AM0.03m
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
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5:37
5:36
5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
25
24
23
24
24
22
17
15
15
14
15
16
16
15
15
15
14
15
12
12
13
20
19
18
21
20
15
11
9
8
7
9
10
10
11
12
11
11
10
3
3
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
4
SW
13
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1247
1374
1435
1265
915
902
779
2356
4408
4526
5468
2305
1776
1310
761
1463
256
609
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
6
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
7
1.4
WSW
8
0.5
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
21
Energy kJ
3
2
30
10
4
10
262
153
684
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
5
13
22
118
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1
NE
4
1.4
NNE
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
4
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
11
15
22
23
40
106
37
19
54
40
90
4935
3671
3115
4323
5874
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
6
4
4
4
3
2
1
4
4
3
3
1
Distance (km)
39
67
67
39
107
382
603
99
511
365
511
549
572
53
53
95
39
99
631
719
879
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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