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
17.8° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 7th May)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1018
820
833
5010
6472
4597
3859
4088
3267
2324
1679
1114
2292
975
3425
4112
6487
10637
10328
5644
3933
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
30
NW
35
WNW
25
WNW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
NW
30
NW
35
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:43PM0.77m
12:18PM1.25m
11:59PM0.76m
12:39PM1.28m
00:14AM0.76m
1:01PM1.29m
00:30AM0.75m
1:24PM1.26m
00:45AM0.74m
1:49PM1.21m
00:59AM0.72m
2:15PM1.14m
1:10AM0.68m
2:45PM1.05m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.06m
6:47PM0.23m
5:49AM0.02m
7:07PM0.24m
6:07AM-0.01m
7:28PM0.27m
6:27AM-0.02m
7:49PM0.32m
6:47AM-0.01m
8:13PM0.38m
7:07AM0.03m
8:41PM0.44m
7:25AM0.10m
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6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
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5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
6
2
2
2
1
3
8
5
2
3
4
2
Temp °C
24
17
18
15
17
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
17
13
11
11
12
14
14
14
18
13
12
8
10
9
10
8
8
9
11
11
12
10
6
3
3
4
7
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
13
1.2
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1018
820
833
5010
6472
4597
490
1679
1114
2292
975
336
721
5644
3933
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.6
E
6
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
S
17
1.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
20
1.7
SSE
9
Energy kJ
11
26
89
217
1042
181
307
463
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
SW
23
0.2
SSW
24
Energy kJ
6
21
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.2
N
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
0.4
NW
3
1.7
WSW
7
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
49
77
20
35
23
24
3859
4088
3267
2324
2
310
3425
4112
6487
10637
10328
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
5
3
1
4
3
4
1
7
4
Distance (km)
67
382
98
109
514
621
515
549
549
492
102
95
67
109
879
442
621
724
850
235
621
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
7
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
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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