Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 03 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 6AM.

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 Powerful12PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6236
4025
3224
2704
3621
1771
1276
2111
2229
3502
5772
7056
8155
8226
4568
4228
4215
2975
2299
1787
1269
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
NW
25
WSW
40
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:19AM0.64m
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
Low Tide
7:36PM0.38m
6:01AM0.17m
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
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
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5:35
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
15
15
16
15
16
14
12
12
13
14
15
15
16
16
15
16
14
8
10
11
10
10
12
14
13
11
6
3
4
7
8
10
11
13
13
12
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
0.8
SW
20
2.2
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3621
1771
1276
2111
455
2480
8226
4050
2975
2299
1787
1269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
0.5
SW
22
Energy kJ
243
915
227
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)
4.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
6236
4025
3224
2704
2628
2229
3502
5772
7056
8155
6524
4568
4228
4215
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
595
578
665
841
40
40
40
3
470
662
677
1144
40
684
1016
1161
40
40
111
109
340
Best forecast wave conditions in Kangaroo Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
6
2
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
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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