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Vivonne Bay surf Forecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 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 16.4°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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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 16.4°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 15.9 °C)


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 Saturday (Apr 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 20th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 24th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
3.5
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)141313121213161514141816151414131312161414131315151414131414141313131110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3151190514278494967001333129710929477576945659344323614256721312104507037022847184815562090217717591453112711611111663400326311325308
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
N
25
NW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
15
S
5
ENE
10
NE
15
SE
10
NNE
5
NW
10
S
5
NNE
5
NE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
on
glassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.82
11:34AM
0.76
11:00PM
0.83
11:40AM
0.86
11:23PM
0.84
11:54AM
0.95
11:44PM
0.82
12:11PM
1.03
12:04AM
0.79
12:30PM
1.09
12:20AM
0.74
12:50PM
1.13
12:35AM
0.69
1:13PM
1.16
12:45AM
0.65
1:38PM
1.17
12:52AM
0.60
2:07PM
1.14
12:50AM
0.58
2:39PM
1.08
12:18AM
0.57
3:16PM
0.99
4:06PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21AM
0.35
5:09PM
0.47
5:21AM
0.31
5:38PM
0.40
5:30AM
0.28
6:05PM
0.35
5:40AM
0.25
6:32PM
0.32
5:51AM
0.23
6:59PM
0.31
6:01AM
0.21
7:27PM
0.33
6:12AM
0.19
7:57PM
0.36
6:24AM
0.17
8:30PM
0.41
6:37AM
0.16
9:09PM
0.48
6:51AM
0.17
10:10PM
0.55
7:02AM
0.21
7:02AM
0.26
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58-
Sunset--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131313121213132220192015141515151515131313131414131414131615151817161718
Feels °C (?)91010101110101918161486910121211101110111010111211121312121514151515

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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