D'Estrees Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.95° S 137.60° E

Issued: 8 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's D'Estrees Bay sea temperature is
16.3° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
949
1340
1634
1351
1407
1333
1026
585
485
341
1091
1602
1223
2447
1923
1826
1452
1237
924
649
660
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
N
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:38AM0.64m
2:52PM0.76m
11:08AM0.72m
10:06AM0.84m
10:33AM0.95m
9:00PM0.47m
11:01AM1.04m
10:14PM0.49m
11:29AM1.12m
10:53PM0.53m
11:57AM1.17m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.35m
8:47AM0.57m
10:51PM0.34m
00:10AM0.34m
1:49AM0.32m
6:49PM0.46m
6:33PM0.41m
3:48AM0.23m
6:44PM0.38m
4:28AM0.18m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<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
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
 mm
Temp °C
13
15
15
13
14
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
10
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
10
10
10
9
10
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
949
1340
1634
1351
1407
1333
1026
585
485
341
1091
1602
1223
2447
1923
1826
1452
1237
924
649
660
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
24
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
0.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
39
3
13
22
256
363
267
1149
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SSW
23
0.6
SSW
22
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
22
106
308
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.5
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.3
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
5
7
13
21
31
102
100
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
67
75
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
85
39
39
39
67
107
102
105
67
39
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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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