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Beach Weather Today in Stokes Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 11kmh from the East-Northeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Stokes Bay faces North-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:20 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Stokes Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

STOKES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 16° 18° 17° 12° 12°
6% 0% 0% 0% 89% 0% 62% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 16° 17° 17° 14° 14°
32% 34% 86% 100% 6% 72% 59% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 14° 17° 17° 12° 12°
54% 60% 100% 100% 31% 23% 28% 65%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12° 14° 15° 15° 10°
79% 90% 68% 75% 100% 88% 27% 30%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 15° 17° 16° 13° 11°
67% 85% 37% 9% 100% 100% 66% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 14° 15° 15° 10°
82% 72% 82% 77% 77% 17% 33% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 14° 16° 16° 14° 15°
11% 12% 49% 87% 65% 79% 48% 49%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
10.0s 11.1s 11.2s 14.1s 13.5s 13.2s 12.8s 12.6s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
12.2s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 12.7s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
14.3s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 12.8s 12.6s 12.1s 7.0s
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.5m
0.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
11.8s 11.5s 6.0s 7.0s 10.5s 10.3s 10.1s 9.9s
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
10.9s 11.0s 11.0s 11.1s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s
Tue 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
10.8s 10.7s 13.4s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s
Wed 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
12.2s 12.0s 11.7s 13.5s 13.3s 12.7s 12.5s 12.2s
Thu 21st May
1:04 AM 8:58 AM 6:32 PM
0.72 1.03 0.63
Fri 22nd May
4:59 AM 8:29 AM 11:16 AM 8:04 PM
0.90 0.84 0.87 0.62
Sat 23rd May
3:22 AM 9:20 AM 3:19 PM 8:43 PM
0.98 0.65 0.86 0.61
Sun 24th May
3:18 AM 9:53 AM 4:18 PM 9:13 PM
1.12 0.46 0.91 0.59
Mon 25th May
3:36 AM 10:27 AM 4:54 PM 9:37 PM
1.27 0.30 0.94 0.56
Tue 26th May
3:59 AM 10:57 AM 5:23 PM 10:02 PM
1.41 0.17 0.93 0.52
Wed 27th May
4:24 AM 11:29 AM 5:47 PM 10:24 PM
1.54 0.09 0.90 0.48
Thu 21st May
18°
0.0mm
12kmh N
21%
Fri 22nd May
17°
0.0mm
14kmh N
54%
Sat 23rd May
17°
0.5mm
17kmh NW
57%
Sun 24th May
15°
0.1mm
10kmh SW
69%
Mon 25th May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
62%
Tue 26th May
15°
0.1mm
15kmh ESE
67%
Wed 27th May
16°
0.0mm
20kmh N
50%
Thu 28th May
19°
0.7mm
24kmh WNW
63%
Fri 29th May
16°
0.1mm
28kmh SW
69%
Sat 30th May
14°
0.1mm
15kmh SW
67%
Sun 31st May
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
25%
Mon 1st June
19°
0.5mm
26kmh W
49%
Tue 2nd June
17°
0.1mm
22kmh N
40%
Wed 3rd June
14°
0.9mm
27kmh WNW
75%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

A holiday at Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia offers a unique and serene experience with its beautiful beach, diverse wildlife, and stunning natural scenery. Located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island, Stokes Bay is known for its pristine and secluded beaches that provide a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind.

Beach Type

Stokes Bay is characterized by its soft white sand, which makes it an ideal spot for sunbathing and leisurely strolls along the shore. The beach is also home to a hidden rock pool that can be accessed by wading through a narrow cave-like passage. This natural pool is filled with crystal-clear water and surrounded by rocks – making it a great spot for snorkeling and exploring marine life. Additionally, the rocky formations along the shoreline provide excellent opportunities for rock pooling and discovering various sea creatures.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Stokes Bay include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters of the rock pool make it a safe and enjoyable place for swimming.
  2. Snorkeling: The rocky environment surrounding the rock pool attracts a variety of fish species, making it an interesting spot for snorkeling.
  3. Beachcombing: Exploring the shoreline at low tide offers opportunities to find unique shells and marine life.
  4. Wildlife Watching: Kangaroo Island is known for its diverse wildlife – visitors can often spot kangaroos, wallabies, sea lions, and various bird species in the area.
  5. Picnicking: With plenty of space to spread out on the soft sand or grassy areas nearby, Stokes Bay is an excellent location for picnics.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts or hotels directly on Stokes Bay beachfront itself due to its secluded nature, there are several accommodation options nearby:

  1. Stokes Bay Bush Garden Cottages – Offers comfortable self-contained cottages with a beautiful bush garden setting.
  2. Waves & Wildlife Cottages – Provides fully equipped self-contained cottages with stunning sea views and opportunities to spot wildlife.
  3. Kangaroo Island Seafront Holiday Park – A caravan and camping park that also offers cabin accommodation, located 30 minutes away from Stokes Bay.

Areas to Stay In

The best areas to stay in near Stokes Bay include:

  1. Parndana – A small town located in the center of Kangaroo Island, approximately 17 km from Stokes Bay. Parndana offers a range of accommodation options such as hotels, motels, and holiday houses.
  2. Stokes Bay Road – Scattered along this road are various holiday homes and cottages that offer privacy and easy access to the beach.
  3. Kingscote – The largest town on Kangaroo Island, about 45 minutes drive from Stokes Bay. Kingscote has a variety of accommodation options and is close to other attractions on the island.

Beach Amenities

Stokes Bay offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Grassed areas for picnics or relaxation
  • Limited parking spaces

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