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Koeel Bay Surf Forecast
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Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.0° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
797 | 628 | 383 | 185 | 228 | 205 | 398 | 345 | 627 | 699 | 428 | 365 | 568 | 137 | 101 | 85 | 73 | 199 | 184 | 258 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.55m | 3:10AM1.70m | 3:41PM1.57m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:27PM1.55m | 4:44AM1.57m | 5:16PM1.49m | 5:35AM1.45m | 6:09PM1.42m | 6:31AM1.31m | 7:10PM1.34m | 7:36AM1.19m | 8:20PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM-0.03m | 8:59PM0.09m | 9:31AM-0.03m | 9:45PM0.09m | 10:16AM0.01m | 10:34PM0.13m | 11:02AM0.09m | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:52AM0.20m | 00:25AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.31m | 1:35AM0.41m | 1:54PM0.40m | 2:58AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 797 | 628 | 383 | 185 | 184 | 205 | 398 | 345 | 202 | 140 | 136 | 96 | 128 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 72 | 111 | 85 | 258 | 346 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 10 | S 5 |
| kJ | 437 | 346 | 202 | 46 | 228 | 73 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 55 | 49 | 26 | 85 | 73 | 159 | 184 | 38 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 17 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 72 | — | 90 | 55 | 31 | 6 | — | 38 | 10 | 50 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 60 | 49 | 40 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 16 | 40 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 26 | 64 | 154 | 627 | 699 | 428 | 365 | 568 | 137 | 101 | — | — | 199 | — | 48 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 238 | 0 | 34 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 53 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 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.
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