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 Friday (Apr 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be 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+) 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
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 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212121213131514141313121212141313131615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17303162393544864562362741128461719052663225203714018656154009651756169911702090
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
0.72
3:19PM
0.89
12:20AM
0.70
3:52PM
0.76
10:46PM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
0.54
7:52AM
0.14
8:59PM
0.65
7:42AM
0.22
7:10PM
0.73
6:58AM
0.28
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43
Sunset6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-12-----------1----
Temp. °C201615151315151415151616161518171615151415
Feels °C (?)151087689810101313131315131513121213
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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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