Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m 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 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 24th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 23rd Dec)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivonne Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SE
1.3
SSE
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1399108813712131216161615141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73255129227914522311392614643861450373657445526386530092430211320051477850
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
25
E
25
W
35
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11AM
1.17
1:00PM
0.49
1:38AM
1.19
1:27PM
0.50
2:05AM
1.20
1:53PM
0.50
2:32AM
1.18
2:20PM
0.52
3:00AM
1.13
2:50PM
0.55
3:28AM
1.07
3:26PM
0.58
3:56AM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29PM
0.27
8:47AM
0.35
5:58PM
0.26
9:12AM
0.34
6:26PM
0.25
9:37AM
0.34
6:55PM
0.25
10:00AM
0.36
7:27PM
0.26
10:22AM
0.38
8:01PM
0.29
10:44AM
0.40
8:39PM
0.35
11:06AM
0.42
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03
Sunset8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161515161719161417171515141415161514151519
Feels °C (?)1211121216111081111121191011121110101114
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The above surf forecast table for Vivonne Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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