Surf Forecasts:
Vivonne Bay surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,722 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 14s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4826 | 3517 | 1712 | 849 | 2133 | 1933 | 4463 | 11589 | 11143 | 7036 | 4555 | 2390 | 1247 | 969 | 4797 | 4523 | 5637 | 4929 | 2763 | 1568 | 1060 | |
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-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.81m | 7:42AM0.62m | 4:56PM0.70m | 9:07AM0.74m | 6:17PM0.59m | 9:52AM0.87m | 9:08PM0.52m | 10:32AM0.99m | 10:19PM0.47m | 11:12AM1.09m | 11:04PM0.43m | 11:50AM1.16m | 11:34PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.45m | 11:03AM0.60m | 1:01AM0.44m | 4:01PM0.59m | 1:44AM0.42m | 5:56PM0.49m | 2:24AM0.38m | 6:43PM0.42m | 7:27PM0.37m | 3:37AM0.30m | 8:08PM0.35m | ||||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
4826 | 3517 | 1712 | 849 | 2133 | 1933 | 3781 | 11589 | 11143 | 7036 | 4555 | 2390 | 1247 | 969 | 4797 | 4523 | 4605 | 4929 | 2763 | 1568 | 1060 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 18 | W 9 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 11 | NNE 6 | WNW 8 | — | — | S 22 | SSW 21 |
— | — | 45 | 614 | 64 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 800 | 469 | 12 | 130 | — | — | 9 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 22 | W 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 21 |
— | — | 45 | 39 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | W 6 | SW 16 | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
— | 20 | 36 | 77 | 105 | 1439 | 4463 | — | — | — | 10 | 18 | 74 | 75 | 979 | 196 | 5637 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 145 | 633 | 851 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 144 | 595 | 661 | 837 | 139 | 40 | 30 | 3 | 83 | 82 |
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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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