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Vivonne Bay surfForecast / SA – Kangaroo Island / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Monday (Dec 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivonne Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 27th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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

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Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
2
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)131316121211141313181615141313131211121212111313131313151416141414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)326726414106122385745887762361360219433804383524122274172915571375132813021258986143012231067106711471776237931712416189115411036755618
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
ENE
25
N
15
NNW
15
ENE
15
W
35
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
20
SW
30
SW
10
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08AM
0.84
6:24PM
0.62
4:16AM
0.76
10:58PM
0.71
11:00PM
0.82
11:26PM
0.92
10:08AM
0.48
11:55PM
1.01
11:35AM
0.47
12:23AM
1.09
12:21PM
0.46
12:53AM
1.15
12:55PM
0.46
1:23AM
1.20
1:22PM
0.47
1:53AM
1.22
1:50PM
0.49
2:23AM
1.21
2:15PM
0.53
2:52AM
1.16
2:43PM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47AM
0.41
9:18PM
0.60
12:34PM
0.40
1:34PM
0.39
2:37PM
0.38
8:33AM
0.48
3:31PM
0.36
8:10AM
0.42
4:17PM
0.34
8:24AM
0.36
4:56PM
0.31
8:45AM
0.33
5:32PM
0.29
9:09AM
0.32
6:07PM
0.26
9:32AM
0.32
6:47PM
0.24
9:49AM
0.34
7:24PM
0.24
10:07AM
0.36
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09-
Sunset--8:37--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151615141717183233272317161819171818161918171818172020171718171616151617
Feels °C (?)91110111514162628232210101213131212131615171716161918171414131212121414

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu 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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