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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
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Koeel Bay surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,082 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
504 | 390 | 426 | 361 | 314 | 213 | 357 | 520 | 320 | 286 | 323 | 572 | 563 | 589 | 351 | 262 | 199 | 125 | 129 | 314 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 2:52PM1.36m | 2:58AM1.42m | 3:25PM1.37m | 3:32AM1.41m | 3:58PM1.36m | 4:06AM1.38m | 4:33PM1.35m | 4:40AM1.34m | 5:09PM1.32m | 5:15AM1.29m | 5:47PM1.29m | 5:52AM1.23m | 6:29PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.21m | 8:53PM0.31m | 9:15AM0.21m | 9:27PM0.31m | 9:47AM0.22m | 10:01PM0.32m | 10:20AM0.24m | 10:35PM0.35m | 10:53AM0.27m | 11:12PM0.39m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.44m | 12:05PM0.36m | 00:37AM0.48m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
504 | 390 | 426 | 361 | 314 | 213 | 357 | 520 | 320 | 286 | 177 | 572 | 563 | 589 | 289 | 157 | 151 | 101 | 83 | 314 | 218 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 7 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 134 | 23 | 191 | 82 | 57 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 72 | 61 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 9 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 129 | 1 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | — | — |
2 | 16 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 | 279 | 220 | 103 | 351 | 262 | 199 | 125 | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 272 | 382 | 5 | 48 | 216 | 216 | 51 | 1047 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.











