Surf Forecasts:
Koeel Bay surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Koeel Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Koeel Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
361 | 383 | 477 | 2597 | 603 | 592 | 2135 | 1886 | 1336 | 824 | 683 | 521 | 478 | 423 | 160 | 168 | 210 | 215 | 402 | 355 | 619 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:06PM1.24m | 00:20AM1.46m | 1:02PM1.33m | 1:16AM1.54m | 1:54PM1.43m | 2:09AM1.59m | 2:44PM1.50m | 3:00AM1.62m | 3:33PM1.55m | 3:50AM1.60m | 4:22PM1.57m | 4:39AM1.55m | 5:10PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.37m | 6:53AM0.18m | 7:03PM0.28m | 7:45AM0.10m | 7:58PM0.20m | 8:34AM0.04m | 8:50PM0.14m | 9:22AM0.02m | 9:42PM0.11m | 10:09AM0.03m | 10:34PM0.13m | 10:56AM0.07m | 11:26PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
361 | 383 | 477 | 954 | 603 | 592 | 2135 | 1886 | 1336 | 824 | 683 | 521 | 478 | 423 | 160 | 88 | 210 | 135 | 402 | 355 | 619 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 14 | — | SW 18 | SSE 6 |
20 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 230 | 151 | 68 | — | — | 2 | 121 | 42 | 84 | 57 | — | 215 | — | 78 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 10 | — | S 8 | — | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 35 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
9 | 43 | 28 | 2597 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 147 | 168 | 143 | 79 | 51 | 70 | 171 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 140 | 185 | 185 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Koeel Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Koeel Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Koeel Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Koeel Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Koeel Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Koeel Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Koeel Bay is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Grabouw. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grabouw. Grabouw has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










