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

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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
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
0
3
2
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
4
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.3
S
1.8
S
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)121213131315151414131311151210131316141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41684629463540644389797577325986399724831766792418583282231325153951287322771387
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
35
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
15
W
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
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
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
0.89
12:20AM
0.70
3:52PM
0.76
10:46PM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:59PM
0.65
7:42AM
0.22
7:10PM
0.73
6:58AM
0.28
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53-
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--21----------1------
Temp. °C151514141515151515161615181816151615161616
Feels °C (?)877888101012131313161414121212131313
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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.

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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