Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 ACST
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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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vivonne Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
0
1
3
4
4
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2521
3123
4731
6979
7616
7887
6017
6310
4046
2930
2221
1545
1163
997
691
1413
1318
834
485
572
881
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:04PM1.10m
00:58AM0.57m
2:32PM1.05m
1:01AM0.55m
3:02PM0.98m
3:41PM0.89m
4:47PM0.79m
8:22PM0.73m
10:37AM0.70m
9:40PM0.72m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.47m
6:48AM0.23m
9:59PM0.51m
7:00AM0.27m
7:04AM0.34m
6:34AM0.41m
4:34AM0.45m
3:52AM0.43m
3:58PM0.55m
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clear
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cloud
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7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
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1
Temp °C
17
14
13
13
13
13
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
18
18
19
11
7
5
8
8
8
11
11
12
12
13
11
12
11
12
11
10
13
15
14
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.5
S
11
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
304
388
926
6541
7201
7887
6017
6310
4046
2930
2221
1545
1163
997
535
1413
1318
834
485
572
881
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SSE
8
Energy kJ
691
463
201
371
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
0.9
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
Energy kJ
2521
3123
4731
6979
7616
5940
4485
4460
31
38
30
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
1
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
521
666
40
40
1162
111
340
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
90
48
90
40
40
90
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
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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