Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 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
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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
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)
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
10
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSW
13
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
273
303
349
578
392
669
899
909
923
622
443
302
205
283
257
190
127
228
392
265
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
NNW
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
5
SW
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
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part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
10
1
SW
10
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
S
7
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.7
WSW
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SW
15
0.3
W
10
0.2
S
14
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
5
5
58
19
14
76
41
34
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
1.7
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
1
392
344
899
909
923
622
443
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
4
2
2
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
14
18
4
53
382
5
216
365
272
216
185
0
0
10
4
22
140
14
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
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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