Encounter Bay, Australia
South Australia · Australia
Encounter Bay is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 5,305. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay is a locality in the Australian state of South Australia located about 87 kilometres (54 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide and about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of the municipal seat of Victor Harbor.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,305 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.5742°, 138.6006° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.7 inches (677 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 5,305. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Climate in Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 551 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 140.3 sq mi (363.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5742°S, 138.6006°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in |
Encounter Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Encounter Bay
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofty 88.9 | - | AAC 24 kbps |
Museums in Encounter Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa Museum-National Trust | ||||
| Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage | ||||
| National Trust Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Port Elliot Railway Station - National Trust | ||||
| Victor Harbor Station Master's Residence |
Libraries in Encounter Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elliot Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Harbor Town Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Encounter Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goolwa Wharf Rotary Market | |||||
| Myponga Markets |
Restaurants in Encounter Bay
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Encounter Bay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Encounter Bay
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Encounter Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiling Samoyed Brewery |
Airports Near Encounter Bay
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh Island private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meningie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murray Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Penneshaw Airport | PEA | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Shipwrecks Near Encounter Bay
1 documented shipwrecks found near Encounter Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| South Australian | - | A brig-sloop, formerly the former RN vessel (the Swallow (1824)), was wrecked at Encounter Bay. |
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What is the population of Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay has a population of 5,305 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 140.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Encounter Bay?
Encounter Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.
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