Surf Forecasts:
Vivonne Bay surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 9,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) 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 1.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1812 | 999 | 732 | 486 | 324 | 244 | 5286 | 9262 | 7689 | 5730 | 5437 | 3474 | 2563 | 1797 | 1201 | 1396 | 1124 | 1246 | 1654 | 1729 | 2261 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:12AM0.42m | 1:33PM1.16m | 00:33AM0.46m | 2:01PM1.10m | 1:03AM0.51m | 2:26PM1.03m | 1:46AM0.56m | 2:48PM0.95m | 2:40AM0.60m | 3:05PM0.87m | 3:50AM0.64m | 3:18PM0.79m | 5:38AM0.68m | 3:19PM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.23m | 9:41PM0.42m | 5:58AM0.24m | 9:50PM0.46m | 6:36AM0.28m | 9:53PM0.47m | 7:16AM0.34m | 10:00PM0.46m | 7:58AM0.42m | 10:14PM0.44m | 8:46AM0.52m | 10:40PM0.40m | 10:03AM0.63m | ||||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | |
mm | — | 5 | 14 | 8 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1812 | 999 | 732 | 486 | 324 | 244 | — | 2336 | 3744 | 4382 | 5437 | 3474 | 2563 | 1797 | 1201 | 1396 | 1124 | 1246 | 1654 | 1729 | 2261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | ENE 5 | W 7 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — |
122 | 20 | 56 | 5 | 61 | 235 | — | — | — | — | 1909 | 1393 | 1161 | 834 | 140 | 55 | 22 | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 56 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
10 | 17 | 65 | — | 30 | 141 | 5286 | 9262 | 7689 | 5730 | 1944 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 26 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 30 | 123 | 470 | 470 | 595 | 955 | 849 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 3 | 82 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 83 | 85 | 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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