Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 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
17.6° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, near gales from the N by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
2.1
S
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
4.5
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
393
1574
1369
1045
1100
585
300
202
197
574
512
404
346
331
212
1617
1715
1121
5067
1521
1359
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
ENE
15
NW
30
NW
50
NW
40
WNW
40
WNW
40
NW
45
NNW
35
WNW
20
NNW
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:16PM1.28m
5:23AM1.26m
5:53PM1.21m
6:01AM1.18m
6:40PM1.14m
6:50AM1.09m
7:43PM1.10m
8:01AM1.03m
9:04PM1.10m
9:33AM1.02m
10:21PM1.17m
10:54AM1.08m
11:21PM1.28m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.29m
11:15PM0.41m
11:36AM0.37m
11:53PM0.49m
12:16PM0.45m
00:42AM0.57m
1:08PM0.52m
1:57AM0.63m
2:23PM0.56m
3:35AM0.61m
3:49PM0.54m
4:56AM0.52m
5:00PM0.48m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
1
19
11
7
13
16
13
1
Temp °C
15
16
15
16
16
15
16
17
15
16
18
15
17
19
15
13
14
14
15
16
16
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
13
11
13
15
12
13
13
7
5
6
5
7
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
8
0.7
SE
12
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
393
1574
1369
134
121
585
300
159
197
574
512
404
273
331
212
1617
1715
1121
1978
1521
1359
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SE
12
1
S
9
0.4
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
1.2
SW
14
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
83
31
93
66
30
108
75
113
154
162
89
264
346
209
96
55
34
540
110
177
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
S
20
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SE
12
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSE
7
0.8
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
13
79
91
7
44
34
60
197
152
134
41
309
103
5
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
12
0.6
E
4
0.6
NW
3
1.8
N
5
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
W
6
1.8
WNW
6
4.5
WSW
12
1.5
WNW
5
1.7
NW
6
Energy kJ
1045
1100
202
477
9
9
190
215
210
222
5067
111
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
5
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
1
5
8
3
4
Distance (km)
4
29
0
186
871
0
0
34
0
0
10
0
19
30
325
363
851
240
238
990
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
8
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
5
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
5
8
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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