D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

Issued: 8 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

D'Estrees Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D'Estrees Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,675 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.

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 (Jun 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 21st Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 21st Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 19th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
20
4
SSW
11
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3
S
11
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5122
4408
8675
7188
1985
1516
1161
1061
1564
1696
1220
1136
867
2089
2581
2926
2536
1849
1336
1156
916
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:23AM0.64m
2:05PM1.11m
1:06AM0.67m
2:25PM1.02m
1:56AM0.67m
2:42PM0.93m
2:59AM0.66m
2:55PM0.84m
4:38AM0.64m
2:52PM0.76m
11:08AM0.72m
10:06AM0.84m
Low Tide
6:43AM0.05m
8:35PM0.45m
7:17AM0.15m
8:56PM0.42m
7:50AM0.28m
9:24PM0.38m
8:21AM0.43m
10:01PM0.35m
8:47AM0.57m
10:51PM0.34m
00:10AM0.34m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
 mm
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
14
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
8
6
7
5
8
8
9
10
10
10
9
9
11
12
8
9
8
8
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
S
9
1.6
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
731
1837
1749
1467
1324
1516
505
1061
1564
1696
1220
1136
867
2089
2581
2926
2536
1849
1336
1156
916
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
6
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
S
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.1
SE
7
1.1
SSW
16
0.1
S
21
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
6
1161
342
98
2
596
9
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
9
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
97
17
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
20
4
SSW
11
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3
S
11
2.3
S
10
0.5
NW
3
0.9
WNW
4
1.6
WSW
8
1
S
5
Energy kJ
5122
4408
8675
7188
1985
996
5
31
336
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
1
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
514
442
621
53
53
53
53
53
85
39
39
75
95
95
427
107
105
85
39
39
85
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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.

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