Stokes Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.63° S 137.17° E

Issued: 2 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stokes Bay sea temperature is
16.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Stokes Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stokes Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Stokes Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stokes Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
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)
2.2
WSW
12
1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1319
580
1001
886
512
370
301
293
335
301
212
233
209
309
476
393
304
208
132
92
90
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
W
5
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
10
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:20PM0.12m
6:13AM0.04m
5:51PM0.10m
7:18AM0.05m
6:17PM0.09m
8:35AM0.06m
6:39PM0.07m
9:48AM0.07m
6:41PM0.05m
10:56AM0.09m
11:48AM0.10m
10:51PM0.03m
Low Tide
1:19AM0.02m
10:15AM0.02m
1:28AM0.02m
11:20AM0.04m
1:43AM0.02m
1:02PM0.05m
2:02AM0.02m
4:15PM0.05m
2:29AM0.02m
2:59AM0.02m
9:24PM0.03m
rain showers
light rain
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rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
14
13
11
13
13
12
13
13
12
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
11
Feels °C
8
8
4
8
8
8
11
11
10
8
8
9
11
11
13
12
11
9
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
8
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
375
580
1001
886
512
370
301
293
335
301
212
233
96
309
476
393
304
208
132
92
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
75
53
209
80
22
4
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
122
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.6
NW
3
1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
W
8
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
1319
489
19
6
5
2
1
6
48
47
88
1
1
5
6
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
1
Distance (km)
495
673
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
43
44
44
43
43
43
43
49
43
43
43
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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Information about the Stokes Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stokes Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stokes Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stokes 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 (Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Rapid Bay which is 92 km (57 miles) away

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