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Stokes Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 ACST
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Stokes Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stokes Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stokes Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Stokes Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stokes Bay in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 5th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 5th May)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stokes Bay over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
NNW
1.2
N
1.1
SW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
SW
2.3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1312161514161514141355191716151414151515151414131314131313121212121411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4469891431321531391691276059718252828241920922259208923382130160612128107014372903412421991991841811751104647
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
20
N
15
N
15
NNE
30
N
25
N
25
N
30
N
30
N
40
N
25
NW
15
W
20
W
30
WNW
30
W
25
S
10
SSE
5
SW
5
SE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
E
5
NNE
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
S
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
10
E
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41AM
0.02
4:35PM
0.14
3:24AM
0.02
5:17PM
0.13
5:59PM
0.11
6:59PM
0.10
8:18PM
0.09
10:09PM
0.08
1:17PM
0.06
11:27PM
0.07
1:10PM
0.08
12:25AM
0.07
1:26PM
0.09
1:13AM
0.06
1:43PM
0.10
1:48AM
0.06
2:05PM
0.11
2:23AM
0.05
2:29PM
0.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:08AM
0.01
8:23AM
-0.00
1:24AM
0.02
8:38AM
-0.00
9:00AM
0.00
8:56AM
0.01
7:23AM
0.02
6:16AM
0.02
6:13AM
0.02
5:50PM
0.05
6:25AM
0.02
7:05PM
0.04
6:38AM
0.02
7:51PM
0.03
6:54AM
0.02
8:34PM
0.02
7:09AM
0.02
9:07PM
0.01
7:28AM
0.01
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise-6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:28
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131616141718181920212223222018171918161616121415121516131717131717151819
Feels °C (?)10131312131513131415151615161613141312131491212101415111716101413141516

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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