D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

Issued: 2 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.0° 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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 20,665 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s 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 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 2nd Jul)20ft (6.0m) 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 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
2
5
3
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SSW
14
2.5
W
9
4
SW
11
5
SW
14
6
SSW
17
5.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
4
S
18
4.5
S
17
4
S
16
3
S
16
2.3
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
754
1051
3471
10987
19708
13494
7895
4327
2962
2644
10016
11356
7297
4357
2157
1208
754
1647
1834
1811
Wind (km/h)
30
N
35
NW
40
NW
35
W
40
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:51PM1.22m
00:19AM0.63m
1:18PM1.22m
00:49AM0.66m
1:44PM1.20m
1:23AM0.68m
2:10PM1.16m
1:59AM0.69m
2:36PM1.08m
2:40AM0.70m
3:00PM0.98m
3:29AM0.70m
3:16PM0.86m
Low Tide
7:38PM0.33m
6:08AM0.07m
8:00PM0.32m
6:39AM0.08m
8:24PM0.31m
7:11AM0.12m
8:49PM0.31m
7:43AM0.18m
9:16PM0.31m
8:17AM0.28m
9:41PM0.32m
8:55AM0.40m
10:04PM0.33m
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
 mm
2
2
9
2
1
Temp °C
15
13
14
12
12
12
13
13
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
12
13
14
13
13
14
Feels °C
9
6
7
4
3
3
7
9
10
11
9
8
7
7
7
9
10
10
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
5.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
4
S
18
4.5
S
17
4
S
16
3
S
16
2.3
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
834
754
631
13494
7895
4327
2962
2644
10016
11356
7297
4357
2157
1208
754
1647
1834
1811
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
SW
21
1
SSW
18
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
69
596
92
60
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
24
Energy kJ
147
109
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
4
1.7
WNW
5
2.5
W
9
4
SW
11
5
SW
14
6
SSW
17
5
SSW
16
0.7
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
E
5
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
Energy kJ
58
149
1051
3471
10987
19708
12516
14
19
9
21
16
21
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
110
603
879
1107
1118
1107
1139
102
53
53
53
53
107
105
67
39
67
107
67
67
39
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
9
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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.

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