D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

Issued: 2 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.2° 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
11
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1546
1171
1991
1675
1447
1065
892
752
577
610
856
1111
1065
804
769
595
1165
3810
3370
3650
3689
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
35
N
35
NW
30
NW
40
NNW
25
NW
45
WNW
30
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:00PM0.47m
11:01AM1.04m
10:14PM0.49m
11:29AM1.12m
10:53PM0.53m
11:57AM1.17m
11:23PM0.56m
12:24PM1.21m
11:50PM0.60m
12:51PM1.22m
00:19AM0.63m
1:18PM1.22m
00:49AM0.66m
Low Tide
6:49PM0.46m
6:33PM0.41m
3:48AM0.23m
6:44PM0.38m
4:28AM0.18m
7:00PM0.36m
5:04AM0.13m
7:18PM0.34m
5:36AM0.09m
7:38PM0.33m
6:08AM0.07m
8:00PM0.32m
6:39AM0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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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
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
1
4
3
1
4
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
14
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
14
13
11
13
13
Feels °C
10
11
9
11
11
10
12
11
10
11
11
13
11
11
9
7
8
5
5
4
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1546
1171
1991
1675
1447
1065
892
752
577
610
856
1111
1065
804
769
595
1165
1227
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
W
10
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
1
WSW
15
Energy kJ
267
1149
6
16
149
161
237
266
95
155
443
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.1
N
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
N
4
1.6
W
8
2.2
W
8
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
11
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
8
13
32
57
42
49
64
50
20
5
14
21
331
675
3810
3370
3650
3689
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
85
39
39
39
105
107
39
67
39
39
39
39
39
39
374
631
879
631
879
1107
1118
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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