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Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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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
17.5° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 11th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | |
273 | 212 | 414 | 1312 | 6678 | 5076 | 5014 | 2522 | 2170 | 1768 | 2229 | 2279 | 2177 | 1401 | 901 | 801 | 2216 | 2247 | 2352 | 1325 | 723 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:04PM1.10m | 9:33AM1.02m | 10:21PM1.17m | 10:54AM1.08m | 11:21PM1.28m | 11:55AM1.19m | 00:11AM1.41m | 12:45PM1.30m | 00:56AM1.53m | 1:30PM1.41m | 1:41AM1.63m | 2:13PM1.50m | 2:25AM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:23PM0.56m | 3:35AM0.61m | 3:49PM0.54m | 4:56AM0.52m | 5:00PM0.48m | 5:53AM0.39m | 5:56PM0.39m | 6:40AM0.25m | 6:44PM0.29m | 7:23AM0.12m | 7:30PM0.20m | 8:06AM0.02m | 8:14PM0.13m | 8:48AM-0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | |
— | 10 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
206 | 212 | 224 | 31 | 2233 | 31 | 25 | 2522 | 2170 | 1768 | 1945 | 2279 | 2177 | 1401 | 901 | 540 | 2216 | 2247 | 2352 | 1256 | 723 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
273 | 147 | 66 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 1482 | 1023 | 858 | 106 | 801 | 91 | 145 | 229 | 1325 | 563 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | — | — |
— | 7 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 13 | 49 | 295 | 196 | 827 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | N 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 13 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
13 | 50 | 414 | 1312 | 6678 | 5076 | 5014 | 61 | 45 | 44 | 2229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 47 | 806 | 382 | 996 | 996 | 963 | 29 | 35 | 36 | 830 | 185 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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.












