Surf Forecasts:
D'Estrees Bay surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 20s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (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 ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
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2917 | 2490 | 1644 | 961 | 649 | 403 | 274 | 226 | 4407 | 8898 | 10011 | 6742 | 5409 | 1246 | 983 | 822 | 866 | 1214 | 956 | 834 | 1358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:48PM1.31m | 11:23PM0.51m | 1:16PM1.27m | 11:48PM0.58m | 1:42PM1.20m | 00:23AM0.64m | 2:05PM1.11m | 1:06AM0.67m | 2:25PM1.02m | 1:56AM0.67m | 2:42PM0.93m | 2:59AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.42m | 5:33AM-0.01m | 8:14PM0.46m | 6:08AM-0.01m | 8:22PM0.47m | 6:43AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.45m | 7:17AM0.15m | 8:56PM0.42m | 7:50AM0.28m | 9:24PM0.38m | 8:21AM0.43m | 10:01PM0.35m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
2917 | 2490 | 1644 | 961 | 649 | 403 | 274 | 226 | 731 | — | — | 1869 | 1566 | 1024 | 685 | 822 | 866 | 1214 | 956 | 834 | 1358 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 18 | SE 7 |
37 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 58 | 82 | 62 | — | — | — | — | 1246 | 983 | 356 | 205 | 116 | 48 | 227 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — |
— | — | 20 | 8 | 7 | — | 56 | 192 | 184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
14 | 14 | 9 | 42 | 85 | 47 | 31 | 46 | 4407 | 8898 | 10011 | 6742 | 5409 | 1062 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 75 | 39 | 39 | 105 | 75 | 105 | 67 | 275 | 360 | 442 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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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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