Koeel Bay Surf Break

Koeel Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.21° S 18.83° E

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Koeel Bay sea temperature is
14.8° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

Koeel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Koeel Bay surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Koeel Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
2.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1
SW
9
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
2.4
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3806
2670
2250
1427
1049
800
669
1143
989
1568
364
262
148
186
147
154
173
174
160
961
1792
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
S
15
SE
15
E
5
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SW
20
W
20
WNW
25
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
40
N
40
N
40
NNW
20
WSW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:46AM1.35m
3:15PM1.34m
3:21AM1.38m
3:49PM1.38m
3:55AM1.39m
4:23PM1.40m
4:28AM1.38m
4:56PM1.42m
5:01AM1.36m
5:30PM1.42m
5:36AM1.32m
6:04PM1.41m
6:14AM1.28m
6:42PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.37m
9:05AM0.25m
9:19PM0.34m
9:38AM0.22m
9:54PM0.32m
10:10AM0.20m
10:28PM0.31m
10:41AM0.20m
11:03PM0.32m
11:12AM0.22m
11:38PM0.33m
11:44AM0.25m
00:16AM0.35m
12:18PM0.29m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
 mm
7
1
1
5
1
1
4
5
Temp °C
14
13
13
12
12
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
15
16
14
Feels °C
8
9
9
8
10
11
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
6
6
7
6
4
8
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.4
SW
8
1
SW
9
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
11
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
1.7
SW
13
2.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3806
2670
2250
1427
1049
800
669
1143
989
739
341
262
148
186
147
65
90
67
58
961
1792
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
7
0.4
SE
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
75
15
647
9
207
144
68
51
65
173
174
160
2
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
5
21
14
23
97
154
25
36
23
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
1.2
SE
5
2.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
8
0.8
WNW
4
1
N
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.8
N
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
Energy kJ
5
60
1568
364
17
36
11
22
10
18
22
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
185
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
15
29
29
29
14
140
22
14
69
231
231
325
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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