Beach Weather in Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Stokes Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Stokes Bay faces North-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:21 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

STOKES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 13°
8% 30% 13% 8% 28% 20% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 15° 15° 10° 11°
9% 27% 72% 29% 28% 22% 20% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 14° 15° 14° 13° 12°
21% 34% 40% 73% 19% 17% 55% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 11° 11° 13° 12° 10° 10°
66% 100% 84% 100% 70% 100% 78% 84%
0.0mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 16° 15° 11° 10°
100% 63% 61% 76% 72% 56% 15% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 15° 13° 10°
88% 62% 81% 79% 96% 78% 22% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 16° 15° 10°
57% 80% 68% 63% 36% 74% 6% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
13.6s 13.7s 16.7s 16.4s 16.1s 15.7s 15.4s 15.1s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
14.7s 14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s 16.9s 16.4s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
16.0s 15.8s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 15.0s 14.7s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 14.2s 13.9s 13.4s 13.8s 10.0s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
0.5m
10.0s 12.1s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.9s 11.5s 7.6s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
8.0s 12.9s 13.6s 15.2s 15.3s 15.5s 8.1s 8.1s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 8.1s 15.6s 15.5s 15.4s
Wed 8th July
2:02 AM 8:27 AM 4:01 PM 8:30 PM
0.41 0.93 0.42 0.60
Thu 9th July
1:50 AM 9:18 AM 6:11 PM 8:58 PM 10:07 PM
0.47 0.95 0.41 0.43 0.43
Fri 10th July
11:16 AM 9:42 PM
0.98 0.27
Sat 11th July
1:15 PM 10:11 PM
1.07 0.14
Sun 12th July
2:14 PM 10:37 PM
1.16 0.06
Mon 13th July
6:11 AM 7:15 AM 2:58 PM 11:00 PM
0.64 0.64 1.24 0.03
Tue 14th July
5:39 AM 8:56 AM 3:35 PM 11:19 PM
0.63 0.57 1.27 0.04
Wed 8th July
14°
0.0mm
13kmh NE
15%
Thu 9th July
15°
0.0mm
12kmh N
28%
Fri 10th July
15°
0.3mm
22kmh NW
43%
Sat 11th July
13°
0.9mm
29kmh WSW
85%
Sun 12th July
16°
0.2mm
29kmh W
66%
Mon 13th July
15°
0.2mm
18kmh W
64%
Tue 14th July
16°
0.1mm
19kmh WSW
48%
Wed 15th July
15°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
25%
Thu 16th July
15°
0.0mm
1kmh WNW
64%
Fri 17th July
14°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
31%
Sat 18th July
15°
0.0mm
27kmh NNW
16%
Sun 19th July
15°
0.5mm
33kmh N
22%
Mon 20th July
14°
3.4mm
18kmh WSW
70%
Tue 21st July
12°
1.7mm
15kmh NNW
64%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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