Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 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
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 5th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 5th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
0.7
S
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
4
S
11
3
S
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
0.6
SW
18
1.7
ESE
13
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
521
216
1581
148
378
319
3662
2236
1437
1044
506
169
212
199
953
525
404
341
308
299
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
30
S
15
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
15
E
15
E
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
35
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:12PM1.40m
4:19AM1.42m
4:43PM1.35m
4:50AM1.35m
5:16PM1.28m
5:23AM1.26m
5:53PM1.21m
6:01AM1.18m
6:40PM1.14m
6:50AM1.09m
7:43PM1.10m
8:01AM1.03m
9:04PM1.10m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.17m
10:12PM0.27m
10:31AM0.22m
10:42PM0.33m
11:02AM0.29m
11:15PM0.41m
11:36AM0.37m
11:53PM0.49m
12:16PM0.45m
00:42AM0.57m
1:08PM0.52m
1:57AM0.63m
2:23PM0.56m
3:35AM0.61m
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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6:00
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
10
14
3
4
10
8
2
1
Temp °C
21
22
19
16
17
14
13
15
15
16
17
15
16
18
15
16
19
17
19
21
16
18
18
16
15
13
12
13
10
11
11
12
11
12
13
11
13
17
14
16
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
14
1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
3
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
1
SSE
9
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
148
521
216
414
148
378
319
31
2236
134
121
84
169
113
199
508
525
404
341
308
299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
17
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.8
SE
7
0.5
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
215
49
132
148
141
128
191
80
90
66
29
11
37
60
82
142
117
52
102
111
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SE
13
0.6
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
19
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
S
11
0.3
SE
13
0.4
S
8
0.5
SSE
15
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
102
38
116
7
134
3
13
90
7
76
22
39
28
23
126
32
17
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NNW
4
2.2
WSW
13
0.6
WNW
4
4
S
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
0.6
ESE
4
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.7
ESE
13
0.9
SSE
9
1.4
SE
6
0.3
NNW
2
Energy kJ
1
13
13
1581
11
3662
1437
1044
506
11
212
98
953
135
172
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
2
1
2
3
4
4
9
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
18
35
47
36
29
4
0
365
0
185
1012
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
14
130
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
9
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
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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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