Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

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Vivonne Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vivonne Bay sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vivonne Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 25th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 28th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
2
3
2
1
0
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
21
2.2
SW
19
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
603
767
809
1308
1654
1744
1641
1279
1191
940
1661
3348
5122
4432
3619
2856
2579
2834
2020
1615
1233
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
SE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:22PM0.87m
3:49PM0.75m
9:50PM0.74m
2:20PM0.64m
10:16PM0.75m
11:35AM0.67m
10:35PM0.75m
11:12AM0.79m
10:52PM0.73m
11:20AM0.91m
11:10PM0.72m
11:39AM1.01m
11:28PM0.70m
Low Tide
7:01AM0.30m
6:49PM0.73m
6:31AM0.39m
4:28PM0.63m
5:34AM0.44m
4:50PM0.53m
4:55AM0.42m
5:18PM0.45m
4:46AM0.37m
5:46PM0.40m
4:54AM0.31m
6:14PM0.37m
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
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5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
Temp °C
24
24
23
25
23
17
17
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
16
24
26
24
26
26
25
18
18
19
20
20
17
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
22
23
21
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SW
19
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
603
767
809
971
1654
1744
1641
1279
1191
940
1344
3348
5122
4432
3619
2856
2579
2834
2020
1615
1233
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.3
SW
21
0.7
SW
19
1.6
SW
17
1.6
SW
12
0.1
S
27
0.7
SW
24
1.4
SW
21
1.8
SW
13
0.6
ESE
5
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
11
72
365
1308
671
15
563
1661
1144
16
271
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
11
27
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.4
N
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.9
ESE
5
Energy kJ
16
6
5
3
6
3
27
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
3
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
3
3
3
3
82
3
82
40
40
40
40
3
30
40
90
3
3
3
3
30
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
5
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
8
6
6
8
5
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Vivonne Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vivonne Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vivonne Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vivonne 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 (Vivonne 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 Vivonne 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 Vivonne Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kangaroo Island, consider staying in Kingscote which is 55 km (34 miles) away.

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