Pennington Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.86° S 137.74° E

Issued: 8 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pennington Bay sea temperature is
16.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Pennington Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pennington Bay surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, S swell with 1,365 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pennington Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Pennington Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pennington Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pennington Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
0
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
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)
2.4
S
11
2
S
10
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
1
S
18
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.4
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1430
832
610
503
549
923
720
631
544
610
828
791
806
683
488
392
295
621
964
720
1365
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
0
NNE
5
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
5
NW
0
E
5
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
7:00PM1.35m
7:40AM0.98m
7:32PM1.23m
8:22AM1.05m
8:04PM1.10m
9:14AM1.12m
8:39PM0.97m
10:16AM1.17m
9:23PM0.84m
11:29AM1.21m
10:38PM0.72m
12:46PM1.27m
1:54AM0.66m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.63m
1:45AM0.60m
12:51PM0.67m
2:01AM0.62m
1:50PM0.73m
2:22AM0.61m
3:07PM0.79m
2:46AM0.61m
6:15PM0.80m
3:17AM0.60m
8:16PM0.70m
3:58AM0.61m
9:13PM0.58m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
 mm
2
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
7
7
9
9
11
11
8
8
9
9
11
11
12
13
12
9
10
10
9
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
1
S
18
1.4
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.4
S
19
Energy kJ
847
662
530
290
549
923
720
631
544
610
828
791
806
683
488
392
295
621
964
720
1365
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
8
0.1
S
26
0.3
S
20
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
22
0.5
S
21
0.5
SSW
20
Energy kJ
610
503
173
13
70
139
236
231
218
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
11
2
S
10
1.7
SSE
9
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
1
NE
4
Energy kJ
1430
832
506
1
7
2
5
3
4
10
9
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
57
57
57
57
57
54
54
59
59
59
59
54
54
59
54
54
54
54
59
84
118
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Pennington Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pennington Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pennington Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pennington 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 (Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Rapid Bay which is 54 km (34 miles) away

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