Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 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
17.8° 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 Friday (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, gales from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SSE
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SW
13
2.1
WSW
8
3
WSW
11
2.3
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.3
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
574
505
501
404
273
212
575
2202
1328
2440
1670
1182
1249
1189
1761
1230
1207
853
571
499
925
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
SSE
5
NE
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
45
W
45
WNW
50
NW
30
WNW
30
NW
50
NW
40
NW
35
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:43PM1.10m
8:01AM1.03m
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
Low Tide
1:08PM0.52m
1:57AM0.63m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
25
12
4
9
17
2
6
7
2
3
Temp °C
17
18
15
17
18
15
13
13
14
16
15
18
18
18
17
17
18
17
17
18
16
15
15
12
12
11
8
8
3
4
6
10
10
12
12
15
15
17
17
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.4
SE
11
2.3
SW
12
0.1
SE
13
2.3
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
S
14
Energy kJ
574
505
501
362
257
212
224
31
1328
7
1670
1182
1249
1189
1291
1100
1207
853
571
499
925
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
0.7
SE
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
2.2
W
11
2
W
11
0.1
W
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
S
13
0.6
WSW
11
Energy kJ
140
162
404
341
273
96
66
4
11
6
6
3
14
1230
1005
8
32
55
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
13
0.4
SSE
16
1
SW
14
0.4
NNE
5
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
230
89
404
7
8
24
5
15
83
82
133
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
8
0.3
NNW
2
0.8
NW
4
1.2
WNW
5
2.1
WSW
8
3
WSW
11
2
WNW
6
3
WSW
12
0.9
NW
5
1.7
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
151
1
16
72
575
2202
274
2440
35
157
113
102
1761
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
5
4
3
3
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
10
0
18
30
18
854
1018
996
963
304
343
284
1040
14
14
0
0
0
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
5
5
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
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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