Vivonne Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.99° S 137.18° E

Issued: 2 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vivonne Bay sea temperature is
16.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Vivonne Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vivonne Bay surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 19,793 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SW 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 (Jul 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 9th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 13th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 13th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 16s

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 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
3
3
1
2
6
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3
SW
8
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
15
5
SW
15
6.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1280
765
1806
2157
2150
6085
4580
2868
1647
1460
3172
2796
2264
1580
2822
1344
3377
5133
9262
11430
19793
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
W
25
WSW
20
WNW
35
WNW
40
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:01AM0.71m
3:30PM0.80m
5:07AM0.74m
3:28PM0.70m
7:02AM0.79m
9:19AM0.89m
10:30AM0.99m
11:20AM1.09m
00:09AM0.35m
12:01PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.37m
9:27AM0.50m
10:23PM0.37m
10:44AM0.59m
10:42PM0.36m
10:59PM0.35m
11:12PM0.34m
9:03PM0.33m
8:36PM0.31m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:30
7:30
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5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
13
13
14
14
12
15
15
13
16
16
13
15
13
13
14
13
13
15
14
13
14
Feels °C
10
11
11
11
9
13
12
10
14
13
11
10
9
10
7
6
8
7
5
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.9
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
24
0.6
SW
21
6.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
1280
765
1806
2157
2150
6085
4580
2868
1647
1460
3172
2796
2264
1580
1251
1443
108
368
19793
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
17
0.7
S
9
0.1
SW
24
1.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
594
83
22
1902
303
1019
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
24
0.3
S
8
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
56
12
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.9
WNW
4
2.5
WSW
14
3
SW
8
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
15
5
SW
15
5
SW
16
Energy kJ
15
20
25
21
8
7
6
6
30
2822
1344
3377
5133
9262
11430
12001
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
8
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
3
48
3
3
3
3
30
30
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
663
989
912
983
1144
685
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
8
7
4
5
9
7
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
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.

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