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Vivonne Bay Surf Forecast
/ SA – Kangaroo Island (8 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 ACDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2561 | 2049 | 1077 | 1062 | 1341 | 1477 | 2031 | 1322 | 1186 | 668 | 563 | 353 | 822 | 545 | 513 | 407 | 871 | 2005 | 1047 | 640 | 2185 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 0.75 | 12:03AM 0.85 | 12:14AM 0.90 | 1:44PM 0.59 | 12:29AM 0.92 | 1:00PM 0.68 | 12:43AM 0.91 | 12:57PM 0.80 | 12:58AM 0.89 | 1:09PM 0.91 | 1:11AM 0.87 | 1:27PM 1.00 | 1:24AM 0.84 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:53PM 0.74 | 8:21AM 0.27 | 7:56AM 0.33 | 5:50PM 0.51 | 7:29AM 0.36 | 6:22PM 0.41 | 7:11AM 0.36 | 6:50PM 0.34 | 7:05AM 0.32 | 7:17PM 0.30 | 7:09AM 0.27 | 7:43PM 0.29 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
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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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