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
17.9° C
(Which is 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM. 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+)12AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 12th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
SSW
4
S
3.5
S
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141514141212111214131312121514151414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)978175965713337917311082693623459919143012098402404250949493420255716341250802
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
0.83
11:47AM
0.65
10:43PM
0.87
11:29AM
0.74
11:12PM
0.88
11:35AM
0.86
11:38PM
0.86
11:52AM
0.97
12:01AM
0.82
12:13PM
1.06
12:20AM
0.75
12:37PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:21AM
0.35
5:44AM
0.36
4:22PM
0.52
5:30AM
0.35
5:03PM
0.42
5:30AM
0.33
5:38PM
0.34
5:36AM
0.31
6:12PM
0.28
5:44AM
0.29
6:46PM
0.27
5:54AM
0.25
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47-
Sunset--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C141516151616151718152021161716151414131617
Feels °C (?)81013121414141515141817141513131111101212
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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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