Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 04 May 2026 ACST
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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
17.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 12AM. 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+) 6AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 8th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
0
0
1
2
4
1
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
12
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3224
2472
3383
1572
1276
2111
1998
2795
4767
6516
7954
8045
4061
4635
3155
2146
1939
1631
1657
2563
2277
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
SW
10
NW
20
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:14PM1.16m
00:35AM0.62m
1:39PM1.14m
00:48AM0.60m
2:04PM1.10m
00:58AM0.57m
2:32PM1.05m
1:01AM0.55m
3:02PM0.98m
3:41PM0.89m
4:47PM0.79m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.40m
6:18AM0.18m
8:34PM0.44m
6:34AM0.19m
9:10PM0.47m
6:48AM0.23m
9:59PM0.51m
7:00AM0.27m
7:04AM0.34m
6:34AM0.41m
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
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5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
15
17
14
13
13
13
15
15
15
14
15
15
16
16
16
15
10
10
11
13
13
13
11
7
3
6
7
10
10
11
11
13
13
14
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
0.8
SW
20
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SSW
18
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3383
1572
1276
2111
455
388
845
6281
8045
3879
4635
3155
2146
1939
1631
1657
2563
2277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
0.5
SW
22
0.6
SSW
20
2.2
SSW
16
1.1
S
15
1.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
243
915
227
304
2511
551
1136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
24
Energy kJ
22
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
12
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3224
2472
2561
1998
2795
4767
6516
7954
6053
4061
3408
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
665
912
40
40
82
3
454
662
677
1148
40
111
1148
1148
40
40
40
40
40
90
90
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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