
Surf Forecasts:
Koeel Bay surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 930 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Koeel Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 | 247 | 151 | 117 | 87 | 168 | 527 | 767 | 578 | 477 | 341 | 234 | 930 | 731 | 612 | 387 | 304 | 205 | 562 | 659 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:04PM1.22m | 1:14AM1.23m | 1:33PM1.36m | 1:45AM1.35m | 2:01PM1.49m | 2:15AM1.45m | 2:29PM1.60m | 2:46AM1.52m | 2:59PM1.68m | 3:18AM1.57m | 3:30PM1.72m | 3:51AM1.57m | 4:03PM1.71m | 4:25AM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.43m | 7:24AM0.33m | 7:47PM0.30m | 7:52AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.18m | 8:20AM0.14m | 8:45PM0.08m | 8:49AM0.07m | 9:15PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.04m | 9:46PM-0.02m | 9:51AM0.04m | 10:19PM0.00m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
245 | 247 | 151 | 117 | 87 | 35 | 527 | 767 | 578 | 477 | 341 | 218 | 930 | 731 | 612 | 387 | 304 | 205 | 57 | 55 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 16 | S 13 | SSE 6 | S 12 | S 18 | SW 10 | — | SSE 7 | W 16 | S 16 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SSW 7 | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 |
11 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 32 | — | 62 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 82 | — | 4 | 14 | 5 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | S 15 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | — |
117 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 60 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 234 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 168 | 154 | 136 | 149 | 67 | 29 | 94 | — | 35 | — | 24 | 127 | 127 | 562 | 659 | 702 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 382 | 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.










