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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 29 May 2026 ACST
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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
17.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

D'Estrees Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Friday (May 29) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 29th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
3
SW
11
3
SW
11
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
17
3.5
WSW
13
3
W
13
2.5
S
11
2.3
S
10
1.8
S
9
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
279
297
1520
1369
1828
1740
1829
2773
1886
985
658
363
3504
3257
1724
996
533
461
415
246
419
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
WNW
20
W
20
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
25
NNE
40
N
35
NW
40
NW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
5
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:16AM1.10m
10:46PM0.62m
11:38AM1.18m
11:10PM0.63m
12:01PM1.23m
11:31PM0.64m
12:25PM1.25m
11:52PM0.66m
12:51PM1.26m
00:13AM0.67m
1:17PM1.24m
00:36AM0.67m
1:45PM1.20m
1:01AM0.66m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.36m
4:29AM0.15m
6:24PM0.32m
4:53AM0.10m
6:45PM0.31m
5:17AM0.06m
7:06PM0.32m
5:42AM0.04m
7:29PM0.33m
6:08AM0.03m
7:54PM0.35m
6:34AM0.04m
8:23PM0.38m
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
1
1
2
1
1
8
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
18
18
15
16
16
15
14
14
12
16
16
16
12
13
10
9
8
8
9
12
9
11
12
9
10
10
11
10
10
10
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSW
18
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
9
0.4
N
5
3
W
13
1.3
WSW
12
2.3
S
10
1.8
S
9
1.4
S
8
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
279
297
10
5
2
31
2773
1886
985
658
289
8
2710
477
996
533
283
415
246
419
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
S
18
0.4
NE
6
1.2
SSW
11
0.5
N
5
1.1
SW
16
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
45
21
10
6
8
363
14
551
425
465
415
461
137
87
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.3
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
17
0.1
SW
22
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SW
17
Energy kJ
68
7
7
6
317
18
199
90
34
180
224
148
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
4
1.3
W
6
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
3
SW
11
3
SW
11
1.5
NNE
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
NNW
4
3.5
WSW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
S
11
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
6
1.6
W
8
Energy kJ
18
128
1520
1369
1828
1740
1829
108
69
50
3504
3257
1724
28
53
339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
99
99
442
442
621
631
427
67
67
549
634
374
366
442
442
365
53
39
75
75
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
5
5
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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).

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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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