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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 13 Dec 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
17.1° 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at D'Estrees Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 7PM. 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 Sunday (Dec 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 14th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2
S
1.9
SSE
1.7
S
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)141312121414131212111110101014121214151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9968376571679538345693102234611609447335853632451361541451333755631230
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
20
W
30
SW
25
SSW
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
E
5
NE
10
SSE
20
SW
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56AM
0.73
12:01AM
0.77
11:41PM
0.90
10:24AM
0.51
11:54PM
1.01
11:15AM
0.53
12:15AM
1.11
11:46AM
0.55
12:38AM
1.18
12:11PM
0.57
1:03AM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:14AM
0.43
1:20PM
0.42
3:22PM
0.37
7:17AM
0.48
4:11PM
0.30
7:08AM
0.41
4:47PM
0.24
7:20AM
0.36
5:18PM
0.18
7:37AM
0.33
5:47PM
0.12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32--8:32--8:34-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171615161413141313151516272623292822151514
Feels °C (?)1312111189989111215242321272420121111
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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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