Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 ACDT
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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
18.8° C
(Which is 1.2°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 (Apr 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 5th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 9th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131313131212141312151413141414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2786324324961811119287670054359867257246310201344173619771761202519701474746
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
10
ENE
15
N
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
W
20
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:48PM
1.07
1:37AM
0.81
2:10PM
1.11
1:49AM
0.78
2:33PM
1.12
2:00AM
0.75
2:56PM
1.10
2:09AM
0.72
3:19PM
1.07
2:12AM
0.68
3:44PM
1.01
2:03AM
0.65
4:11PM
0.94
1:07AM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.30
7:30AM
0.18
8:31PM
0.33
7:43AM
0.15
8:55PM
0.38
7:58AM
0.14
9:19PM
0.43
8:11AM
0.15
9:44PM
0.49
8:22AM
0.18
10:13PM
0.56
8:29AM
0.22
11:02PM
0.63
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--
Sunset-7:13--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05-
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
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heavy rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151514191718252320222017151615192021222018
Feels °C (?)10108141216222219221916121413181820201816
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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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