Beach Weather in Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Stokes Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 3.6mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 93%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 25kmh from the South. The moderate 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 07:38 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 24° which is warm and pleasant 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 10%.

STOKES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 15° 15° 18° 18° 17° 16°
71% 73% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.9mm 1.8mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 21° 21° 19° 16°
79% 81% 43% 63% 45% 16% 8% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 22° 22° 19° 16°
35% 52% 59% 71% 46% 8% 10% 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°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 18° 23° 23° 20° 15°
3% 6% 4% 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°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 18° 25° 26° 22° 18°
0% 0% 0% 14% 7% 4% 19% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 22° 27° 27° 22° 18°
8% 13% 9% 10% 11% 8% 9% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 22° 27° 29° 24° 20°
7% 4% 4% 8% 17% 19% 16% 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°
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
15.2s 14.7s 14.5s 14.3s 3.3s 13.9s 13.6s 13.5s
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
13.5s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.6s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.4s 11.3s 10.8s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
12.4s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 12.1s 12.2s 12.1s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
12.0s 12.0s 12.3s 12.3s 13.8s 13.6s 13.7s 14.4s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
14.2s 14.0s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s 13.8s 13.8s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
13.6s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s
Mon 16th March
3:36 AM 10:49 AM 5:24 PM 9:28 PM
1.33 0.39 1.00 0.71
Tue 17th March
4:11 AM 10:53 AM 5:23 PM 10:10 PM
1.40 0.34 1.09 0.58
Wed 18th March
4:42 AM 11:05 AM 5:27 PM 10:47 PM
1.44 0.32 1.20 0.47
Thu 19th March
5:12 AM 11:20 AM 5:39 PM 11:23 PM
1.44 0.33 1.32 0.39
Fri 20th March
5:41 AM 11:36 AM 5:57 PM 11:58 PM
1.39 0.35 1.43 0.34
Sat 21st March
6:09 AM 11:50 AM 6:19 PM
1.31 0.38 1.53
Sun 22nd March
12:35 AM 6:35 AM 12:00 PM 6:42 PM
0.34 1.20 0.41 1.60
Mon 16th March
18°
3.6mm
6kmh N
93%
Tue 17th March
22°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
45%
Wed 18th March
23°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
37%
Thu 19th March
24°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
1%
Fri 20th March
26°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
6%
Sat 21st March
28°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
9%
Sun 22nd March
29°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
11%
Mon 23rd March
24°
2.1mm
29kmh S
62%
Tue 24th March
18°
0.0mm
29kmh SE
64%
Wed 25th March
19°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
46%
Thu 26th March
22°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
59%
Fri 27th March
20°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
41%
Sat 28th March
16°
0.0mm
31kmh WSW
66%
Sun 29th March
19°
0.0mm
25kmh WSW
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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