Beach Weather in Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Stokes Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 05:38 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

STOKES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 21° 24° 23° 19° 19°
47% 48% 70% 66% 47% 46% 24% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 24° 24° 21° 21°
23% 23% 15% 16% 8% 12% 23% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 23° 15° 15° 14° 14°
23% 90% 48% 100% 100% 50% 85% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 16° 16° 15° 15° 15°
20% 32% 25% 69% 80% 100% 78% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 12° 11°
63% 83% 62% 81% 84% 58% 9% 41%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 16° 18° 16° 13° 15°
71% 12% 67% 78% 68% 80% 22% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 13° 12° 12° 11°
100% 69% 79% 79% 85% 82% 55% 76%
0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.5s 13.8s 13.8s 13.6s 13.5s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
46
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.8m
1.8m
1.4m
1.3m
1.6m
1.4m
13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 5.6s 5.4s 12.9s 14.3s 14.1s
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
47
kmh
48
kmh
53
kmh
51
kmh
54
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.9m
1.8m
2.0m
2.0m
2.0m
14.0s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 12.7s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
2.0m
1.7m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 10.6s 10.6s 10.6s 11.1s 10.7s
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
10.7s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 10.0s 10.0s 11.8s 13.3s
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
1.5m
0.8m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
1.8m
13.4s 13.5s 13.5s 4.8s 17.8s 19.0s 19.1s 19.1s
Thu 30th April
3:21 AM 8:30 AM 3:23 PM 9:43 PM
1.08 0.50 1.49 0.40
Fri 1st May
3:48 AM 8:53 AM 3:45 PM 10:08 PM
1.09 0.44 1.60 0.32
Sat 2nd May
4:15 AM 9:18 AM 4:09 PM 10:36 PM
1.09 0.41 1.68 0.27
Sun 3rd May
4:41 AM 9:44 AM 4:33 PM 11:06 PM
1.08 0.40 1.72 0.26
Mon 4th May
5:06 AM 10:07 AM 4:57 PM 11:38 PM
1.05 0.41 1.73 0.29
Tue 5th May
5:28 AM 10:27 AM 5:22 PM
1.01 0.43 1.71
Wed 6th May
12:12 AM 5:49 AM 10:40 AM 5:46 PM
0.34 0.96 0.46 1.66
Thu 30th April
24°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
47%
Fri 1st May
24°
0.0mm
31kmh N
17%
Sat 2nd May
23°
0.6mm
30kmh NW
71%
Sun 3rd May
17°
1.3mm
39kmh NNW
58%
Mon 4th May
17°
0.6mm
29kmh W
60%
Tue 5th May
18°
0.7mm
23kmh WNW
60%
Wed 6th May
13°
1.3mm
33kmh WSW
78%
Thu 7th May
15°
0.1mm
23kmh WSW
75%
Fri 8th May
16°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
73%
Sat 9th May
18°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
46%
Sun 10th May
17°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
84%
Mon 11th May
17°
0.6mm
7kmh NNE
75%
Tue 12th May
19°
0.2mm
13kmh NNW
34%
Wed 13th May
19°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
15%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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