Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 14 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
17.0° 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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (May 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
11
1.2
S
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.2
SSW
9
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
638
610
2410
2244
1233
800
469
319
189
224
205
327
277
238
424
428
196
290
508
386
269
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
S
15
SSE
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
5
E
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:41AM1.63m
2:13PM1.50m
2:25AM1.69m
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
Low Tide
7:30PM0.20m
8:06AM0.02m
8:14PM0.13m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:46
Temp °C
18
17
16
17
16
17
21
20
19
19
16
18
20
17
17
17
16
17
17
15
17
16
15
16
15
14
15
20
18
16
16
13
16
17
14
13
12
12
14
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.2
SSW
9
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
638
489
2410
2244
1233
800
469
319
189
184
205
327
277
238
138
136
95
69
48
146
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
1.2
S
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
SW
13
0.2
S
15
0.4
SE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
11
0.6
SE
10
Energy kJ
50
610
147
233
704
437
260
202
72
224
71
55
117
176
19
51
34
56
22
19
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
81
93
559
770
46
58
30
45
67
26
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
5
0.7
SE
4
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
12
Energy kJ
27
27
9
15
20
42
52
105
18
424
428
196
290
508
386
269
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
14
4
0
5
0
0
0
0
10
46
0
0
0
0
185
186
0
0
34
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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