Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 22 May 2026 SAST
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Koeel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Koeel Bay sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
18
2.3
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
306
305
249
142
331
246
210
885
1210
1163
683
437
392
834
2640
3148
2107
1609
1446
1170
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SSW
5
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
E
5
S
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
W
5
SW
5
WNW
10
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
15
S
5
E
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:20PM1.28m
8:54AM1.11m
9:36PM1.26m
10:17AM1.08m
10:47PM1.28m
11:28AM1.11m
11:45PM1.31m
12:23PM1.17m
00:32AM1.34m
1:07PM1.23m
1:12AM1.37m
1:44PM1.28m
1:49AM1.40m
Low Tide
1:54PM0.40m
2:58AM0.46m
3:09PM0.47m
4:21AM0.46m
4:25PM0.49m
5:30AM0.42m
5:31PM0.47m
6:22AM0.36m
6:23PM0.44m
7:04AM0.31m
7:07PM0.40m
7:39AM0.26m
7:45PM0.36m
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
Temp °C
16
17
16
18
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
16
16
17
16
16
18
15
17
18
16
15
18
16
18
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
16
15
15
13
14
16
13
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
8
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
18
2.3
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
179
306
305
249
82
331
246
210
885
1210
1163
683
437
392
834
2640
3148
2107
1609
1446
1170
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
SW
9
0.6
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
15
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
35
24
23
91
116
34
132
203
12
11
10
9
4
188
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
42
8
7
7
142
3
14
13
29
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
14
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
15
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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.

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