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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025 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
16.1° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 2nd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 2nd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 1st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
3
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)14141391010101414131312121413121212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16021945231016012402212914202342172182851956174317211725122120381633127813611735
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
40
SW
30
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.66
9:32AM
0.66
11:53PM
0.77
10:57AM
0.63
11:50PM
0.94
11:33AM
0.58
12:07AM
1.10
11:54AM
0.53
12:31AM
1.24
12:05PM
0.49
12:57AM
1.33
12:11PM
0.49
1:24AM
1.36
12:18PM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:48AM
0.63
4:51PM
0.40
6:09AM
0.49
4:48PM
0.35
6:43AM
0.38
4:55PM
0.29
7:16AM
0.31
5:08PM
0.21
7:46AM
0.29
5:25PM
0.11
8:11AM
0.31
5:48PM
0.02
8:31AM
0.36
6:15PM
-0.05
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:54-
Sunset--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:23
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C131616141414131616162829231917141515131716
Feels °C (?)88977881513122224211812101311101413
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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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