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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
18.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
937 | 1027 | 864 | 819 | 1236 | 634 | 480 | 2712 | 1680 | 1077 | 893 | 977 | 524 | 258 | 235 | 240 | 196 | 1919 | 1298 | 1007 | 524 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 1:38PM1.33m | 1:47AM1.50m | 2:12PM1.39m | 2:18AM1.53m | 2:42PM1.43m | 2:49AM1.54m | 3:12PM1.44m | 3:19AM1.52m | 3:42PM1.44m | 3:49AM1.48m | 4:12PM1.40m | 4:19AM1.42m | 4:43PM1.35m | 4:50AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.28m | 8:10AM0.16m | 8:13PM0.24m | 8:39AM0.12m | 8:43PM0.22m | 9:07AM0.11m | 9:13PM0.21m | 9:34AM0.13m | 9:42PM0.23m | 10:02AM0.17m | 10:12PM0.27m | 10:31AM0.22m | 10:42PM0.33m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
937 | 1027 | 864 | 819 | 70 | 634 | 480 | 2712 | 1680 | 1077 | 893 | 977 | 524 | 258 | 235 | 240 | 196 | 1919 | 1298 | 1007 | 524 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
370 | 298 | 117 | 33 | 111 | 117 | 246 | 148 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 125 | 202 | 143 | 141 | 132 | 222 | 81 | 15 | 302 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
31 | 39 | 25 | 51 | — | 156 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 35 | 95 | 35 | 69 | 17 | 39 | 9 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — | SSE 13 | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 9 |
— | 2 | 3 | — | 1236 | 40 | 9 | — | — | 12 | 73 | 75 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | 295 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 140 | 140 | 231 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 231 | 36 | 14 | 35 | 29 | 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.











