D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

D'Estrees Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.4° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
16
1.9
SW
15
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SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
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1.6
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14
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18
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2.5
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15
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2.5
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2013
1641
1446
1196
867
966
893
1225
4271
5406
3779
2756
2575
4022
4267
4849
3200
3590
2729
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
25
N
15
N
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
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SE
15
SE
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ESE
15
NNE
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W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
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SSE
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High Tide
3:55AM0.90m
1:18PM0.69m
4:16AM0.77m
11:44AM0.73m
3:14AM0.64m
11:20AM0.81m
00:53AM0.65m
11:35AM0.87m
00:22AM0.76m
11:55AM0.90m
00:24AM0.91m
12:16PM0.89m
00:37AM1.06m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.62m
8:26PM0.24m
8:33AM0.70m
7:40PM0.31m
5:18AM0.63m
6:41PM0.32m
5:28AM0.50m
6:16PM0.28m
5:55AM0.38m
6:13PM0.23m
6:24AM0.27m
6:17PM0.18m
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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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