Beach Weather in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Australia

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18°
 
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18°
 
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18°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Kangaroo Island

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

The winds will be and moderate at 29kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Kangaroo Island

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

KANGAROO ISLAND - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 15° 22° 24° 24° 20° 15°
13% 13% 31% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 26° 30° 33° 26° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 18° 32° 36° 32° 26° 17°
0% 0% 2% 8% 0% 4% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 19° 21° 33° 37° 36° 29° 19°
3% 3% 0% 0% 6% 7% 1% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 19° 25° 24° 23° 19° 17°
21% 13% 17% 13% 0% 0% 22% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 21° 23° 23° 19° 16°
25% 25% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 26° 31° 30° 23° 16°
12% 16% 9% 3% 0% 4% 7% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
7.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s
Sat 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
11.9s 12.0s 14.9s 14.6s 14.4s 14.3s 9.2s 8.8s
Sun 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.8m
1.1m
13.1s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.2s 12.1s 12.1s
Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.6m
0.7m
12.2s 14.4s 14.3s 14.0s 12.9s 12.6s 12.6s 13.0s
Tue 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.9m
1.9m
13.0s 12.6s 12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.4s 11.1s 10.8s
Wed 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
11.2s 12.0s 12.1s 12.2s 12.0s 17.0s 15.2s 14.9s
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
14.8s 14.7s 14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s
Fri 31st January
6:11 AM 1:04 PM 7:04 PM
1.75 0.34 1.15
Sat 1st February
12:12 AM 6:37 AM 1:22 PM 7:24 PM
0.63 1.73 0.38 1.25
Sun 2nd February
12:47 AM 7:00 AM 1:37 PM 7:43 PM
0.64 1.68 0.41 1.38
Mon 3rd February
1:24 AM 7:20 AM 1:50 PM 8:05 PM
0.67 1.60 0.45 1.51
Tue 4th February
2:03 AM 7:38 AM 2:00 PM 8:28 PM
0.72 1.47 0.48 1.63
Wed 5th February
2:45 AM 7:53 AM 2:05 PM 8:54 PM
0.78 1.32 0.51 1.69
Thu 6th February
3:36 AM 8:00 AM 2:01 PM 9:23 PM
0.85 1.14 0.54 1.67
Fri 31st January
25°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
7%
Sat 1st February
33°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
0%
Sun 2nd February
36°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
1%
Mon 3rd February
37°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
3%
Tue 4th February
25°
0.0mm
33kmh SSE
12%
Wed 5th February
23°
0.0mm
30kmh SE
8%
Thu 6th February
31°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
9%
Fri 7th February
23°
0.3mm
20kmh SSW
48%
Sat 8th February
23°
0.0mm
24kmh SSE
42%
Sun 9th February
22°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
28%
Mon 10th February
25°
0.0mm
15kmh E
46%
Tue 11th February
36°
0.0mm
22kmh N
14%
Wed 12th February
26°
1.6mm
19kmh WSW
50%
Thu 13th February
23°
0.0mm
20kmh S
28%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 21%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Kangaroo Island don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Kangaroo Island, located off the coast of Adelaide in South Australia, is a stunning destination for a beach holiday. The island is known for its pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. With over 500 kilometers of coastline, there are countless opportunities to relax on the sand, explore the underwater world, or partake in various beach activities.

Beach Type

Kangaroo Island offers a variety of beach types to suit every preference. Some of the most popular beaches boast powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. Vivonne Bay is one such example with its long stretch of white sand and turquoise water. For those who prefer rocky beaches or areas with a reef for snorkeling and diving, Stokes Bay and Pennington Bay are excellent choices. These beaches have interesting rock formations and an abundance of marine life to explore.

Beach Activities

There is no shortage of activities available on Kangaroo Island's beaches. Some popular options include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters at Emu Bay and Vivonne Bay make them perfect for swimming.
  • Snorkeling and Diving: Head to Stokes Bay or Pennington Bay where you can discover a remarkable underwater world teeming with fish species around rocky reefs.
  • Surfing: For surf enthusiasts, Pennington Bay offers great waves to catch.
  • Fishing: Cast your line from the shore or join a fishing charter for an unforgettable experience in the island's rich fishing grounds.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for seals frolicking in the surf at Seal Bay Conservation Park or spot dolphins swimming by at various locations around the island.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale beach resorts on Kangaroo Island, you can find a range of accommodations that cater to different preferences and budgets. Options include:

  • Kangaroo Island Seafront: A 4-star hotel offering ocean views and easy access to Penneshaw Beach.
  • Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge: A comfortable hotel located in American River with views of Eastern Cove.
  • Aurora Ozone Hotel: A historic hotel in Kingscote, which is the island's largest town and offers a range of amenities.

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay on Kangaroo Island, consider these popular areas:

  • Kingscote: As the island's main town, it provides convenient access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions.
  • American River: A picturesque fishing village that offers a peaceful setting and easy access to some of the island's best beaches.
  • Penneshaw: Located near the ferry terminal, this charming town has lovely beaches nearby and serves as a great base for exploring the rest of the island.

Beach Amenities

Many of Kangaroo Island's beaches offer amenities such as:

  • Public toilets and showers
  • Picnic areas with tables
  • BBQ facilities
  • Designated swimming areas at some beaches
  • Car parking and boat ramps

Keep in mind that facilities may vary from beach to beach. It is always recommended to pack essentials like sunscreen, water, snacks, and a hat when planning your beach day on Kangaroo Island.

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