Surf Forecasts:
Koeel Bay surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Koeel Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wed 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
823 | 815 | 544 | 314 | 322 | 278 | 226 | 174 | 123 | 319 | 336 | 244 | 706 | 767 | 609 | 386 | 361 | 514 | 570 | 503 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:15AM1.29m | 5:47PM1.29m | 5:52AM1.23m | 6:29PM1.26m | 6:36AM1.17m | 7:16PM1.25m | 7:30AM1.12m | 8:11PM1.25m | 8:36AM1.09m | 9:13PM1.27m | 9:50AM1.10m | 10:18PM1.31m | 11:02AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.39m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.44m | 12:05PM0.36m | 00:37AM0.48m | 12:47PM0.40m | 1:31AM0.51m | 1:38PM0.44m | 2:37AM0.50m | 2:40PM0.47m | 3:48AM0.46m | 3:50PM0.47m | 4:56AM0.38m | 5:00PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
5:42 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
243 | 160 | 123 | 314 | 322 | 278 | 226 | 174 | 123 | 319 | 336 | 244 | 706 | 767 | 609 | 386 | 361 | 514 | 570 | 503 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 13 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
33 | 18 | 4 | 105 | 76 | 107 | 181 | 101 | 92 | 16 | 8 | 146 | 7 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | — | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | 19 | 36 | 68 | 41 | — | — | 24 | 20 | 23 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | N 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
823 | 815 | 544 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 216 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 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.











