Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Koeel Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 6th May)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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 Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
!
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.5
S
11
2
S
11
2.5
S
12
5
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2675
1657
1170
967
990
423
311
206
178
167
472
351
139
247
596
969
2174
7588
2846
1617
866
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
35
N
35
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
30
N
20
NNW
15
NW
15
N
5
NNE
10
SE
15
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSE
5
S
0
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:42PM1.43m
2:49AM1.54m
3:12PM1.44m
3:19AM1.52m
3:42PM1.44m
3:49AM1.48m
4:12PM1.40m
4:19AM1.42m
4:43PM1.35m
4:50AM1.35m
5:16PM1.28m
5:23AM1.26m
5:53PM1.21m
6:01AM1.18m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.22m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.21m
9:34AM0.13m
9:42PM0.23m
10:02AM0.17m
10:12PM0.27m
10:31AM0.22m
10:42PM0.33m
11:02AM0.29m
11:15PM0.41m
11:36AM0.37m
11:53PM0.49m
12:16PM0.45m
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
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6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5
12
3
4
1
2
17
20
7
4
Temp °C
17
15
16
17
16
17
19
17
21
23
17
16
17
15
16
17
15
16
16
16
16
14
14
10
9
9
11
14
14
17
19
16
14
14
13
14
15
13
11
11
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
12
1.5
S
11
2
S
11
0.7
WSW
12
3.5
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
11
Energy kJ
2675
1657
1170
967
990
423
311
206
118
122
472
351
117
247
596
969
121
3605
2846
1617
866
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
11
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
148
30
11
4
39
198
151
143
127
167
90
146
139
128
294
218
127
104
127
61
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
10
104
38
36
130
178
71
31
67
134
17
33
49
33
64
42
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1.3
NNW
5
1
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NW
3
2.5
S
12
5
SSE
13
Energy kJ
16
74
72
43
11
8
17
9
4
2174
7588
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
4
4
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
47
4
140
140
214
38
18
14
18
35
22
18
19
4
0
0
185
185
185
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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