Surf Forecasts:
Vivonne Bay surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 (Jun 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5428 | 4234 | 4748 | 3788 | 3544 | 2653 | 1791 | 1034 | 712 | 899 | 1373 | 3528 | 2650 | 1572 | 919 | 653 | 330 | 678 | 1068 | 1555 | 5621 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:19PM0.47m | 11:12AM1.09m | 11:04PM0.43m | 11:50AM1.16m | 11:34PM0.41m | 12:27PM1.20m | 11:55PM0.41m | 1:01PM1.20m | 00:12AM0.42m | 1:33PM1.16m | 00:33AM0.46m | 2:01PM1.10m | 1:03AM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.42m | 7:27PM0.37m | 3:37AM0.30m | 8:08PM0.35m | 4:11AM0.26m | 8:47PM0.35m | 4:46AM0.24m | 9:19PM0.38m | 5:21AM0.23m | 9:41PM0.42m | 5:58AM0.24m | 9:50PM0.46m | 6:36AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 | |
mm | — | 20 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
5428 | 4234 | 4748 | 3487 | 3544 | 2653 | 1791 | 1034 | 712 | 899 | 1373 | 3528 | 2650 | 1572 | 919 | 653 | 330 | 678 | 1068 | 983 | 1893 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 14 | SW 22 | WSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 8 | S 10 | E 5 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — |
— | 58 | — | — | — | — | 604 | 7 | 243 | 18 | 347 | 39 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 18 | 13 | 236 | 178 | 181 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | SW 22 | S 11 | — | — | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | SW 24 | SW 22 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 18 | 91 | — | — | 21 | 18 | — | 2 | 22 | 118 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 10 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 11 | SW 16 |
85 | 283 | — | 3788 | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 138 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 46 | 55 | 73 | 1555 | 5621 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 661 | 85 | 135 | 470 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 144 | 123 | 30 | 3 | 136 | 391 | 1144 |
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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.
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