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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 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
217 | 273 | 303 | 349 | 578 | 392 | 669 | 899 | 909 | 923 | 622 | 443 | 302 | 205 | 283 | 257 | 190 | 127 | 228 | 392 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:36AM1.17m | 7:16PM1.25m | 7:30AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:47PM0.40m | 1:31AM0.51m | 1:38PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
5:43 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
217 | 273 | 303 | 349 | 578 | 200 | 669 | 473 | 384 | 243 | 160 | 121 | 302 | 205 | 283 | 257 | 190 | 127 | 228 | 392 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 15 | SSW 11 | S 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 8 |
5 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 191 | 86 | 55 | 33 | 18 | 4 | 105 | 38 | 106 | 195 | 138 | 120 | 90 | 35 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | S 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SE 12 |
— | 5 | 5 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 14 | 76 | 41 | — | — | — | 34 | — | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 392 | 344 | 899 | 909 | 923 | 622 | 443 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 53 | 382 | 5 | 216 | 365 | 272 | 216 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 140 | 14 | 4 | 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.












