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Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 17 Feb 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 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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 23rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
1
3
3
0
2
3
1
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)171615141413131314151413131312121212171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4090384047634097369723812213217430173784280315021147119210828808401100748272926454
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
5
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
30
SW
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
NW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50PM
0.68
1:53AM
1.13
2:04PM
0.76
2:15AM
1.09
2:22PM
0.84
2:33AM
1.03
2:43PM
0.91
2:49AM
0.95
3:08PM
0.96
2:59AM
0.86
3:35PM
0.99
2:59AM
0.78
4:06PM
0.98
2:45AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
0.28
8:35AM
0.27
7:41PM
0.24
8:42AM
0.27
8:12PM
0.23
8:48AM
0.26
8:43PM
0.26
8:55AM
0.25
9:13PM
0.32
9:02AM
0.23
9:43PM
0.42
9:09AM
0.20
10:09PM
0.54
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-8:15--8:14--8:12--8:10--8:09--8:08--8:07-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C181816202016181817212017272621252017171614
Feels °C (?)131212161616191617201617252419231715121110
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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 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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