Bettys Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° S 18.91° E

Bettys Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bettys Bay sea temperature is
13.8°C
2.2° 

Bettys Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bettys Bay surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bettys Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bettys Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bettys Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bettys Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
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1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
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1.1
SW
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1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
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1.6
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1.3
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1.8
WSW
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2.2
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3.5
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2.5
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2.5
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
720
622
389
240
455
1006
1144
730
528
1060
2506
6984
6474
6025
5726
4832
3835
2587
2490
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
25
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WSW
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NW
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SSE
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ESE
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ENE
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WSW
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NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
7:53AM1.11m
8:34PM1.10m
9:52AM1.09m
10:37PM1.10m
11:30AM1.20m
00:01AM1.19m
12:30PM1.35m
00:55AM1.31m
1:14PM1.48m
1:37AM1.41m
1:51PM1.58m
2:13AM1.48m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.45m
2:07PM0.56m
3:15AM0.53m
4:23PM0.57m
5:07AM0.48m
5:57PM0.45m
6:15AM0.37m
6:53PM0.30m
7:03AM0.26m
7:36PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:12PM0.08m
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Information about the Bettys Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bettys Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bettys Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bettys 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 (Bettys 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 Bettys 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Bettys Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.

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