D'estrees Bay 76.3
#2137 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Victor Harbor
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score76.3 /100
Surfable days93% of the year
Clean days29% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell59% period 11 s+
Typical size1.0 m 3.4 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf D'estrees Bay
The best time to surf D'estrees Bay is April, July, August. The season runs Apr to Apr. In August the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.0 m. The nearest airport is ADL (140 km) and the nearest town is Victor Harbor (101 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97% | 15% | 1.0 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 21% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 97% | 35% | 1.1 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 91% | 42% | 1.0 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 89% | 34% | 1.0 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 81% | 22% | 0.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 90% | 39% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 90% | 43% | 1.0 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 97% | 32% | 1.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 95% | 23% | 1.0 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 96% | 21% | 1.1 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 95% | 18% | 1.1 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
Why 76.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
17.0
Groundswell 12%
11.9
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.3
Water comfort 10%
2.9
Access 10%
4.4
The detail
Faces 90° with 28% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 48% of days. Mean peak period 11.8 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 65%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.943, 137.599 (OpenStreetMap).
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