Koeel Bay Surf Break

Koeel Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.21° S 18.83° E

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Koeel Bay sea temperature is
15.1° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

Koeel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Koeel Bay surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
1
SSW
11
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
19
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
444
134
230
176
485
541
511
437
424
435
243
503
791
3343
3211
1752
701
405
171
100
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
10
E
0
ESE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NNE
5
NNW
0
ESE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
10
S
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
10
N
Wind State
off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
6:51PM1.46m
7:12AM1.24m
7:45PM1.38m
8:11AM1.15m
8:43PM1.31m
9:17AM1.08m
9:45PM1.25m
10:29AM1.05m
10:49PM1.22m
11:38AM1.07m
11:49PM1.21m
12:35PM1.12m
00:41AM1.23m
1:22PM1.18m
Low Tide
1:16AM0.32m
1:21PM0.33m
2:17AM0.40m
2:16PM0.42m
3:22AM0.45m
3:19PM0.50m
4:30AM0.47m
4:29PM0.55m
5:33AM0.46m
5:37PM0.55m
6:28AM0.43m
6:36PM0.52m
7:14AM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:42
5:42
5:42
5:42
5:43
5:43
5:43
 mm
2
4
Temp °C
20
18
24
24
22
20
20
19
20
21
18
16
18
14
13
14
13
16
19
16
19
Feels °C
18
16
21
22
20
17
20
18
20
20
18
12
15
12
11
10
8
13
15
12
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
1
SSW
11
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
11
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
8
Energy kJ
278
444
134
230
176
485
541
511
437
424
435
243
503
600
3343
3211
1752
701
405
171
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
18
0.7
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
11
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
15
0.3
WSW
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.2
W
10
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SE
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
82
31
92
62
73
20
12
17
2
17
29
123
8
791
134
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SE
7
0.5
S
9
0.1
SE
8
0.6
W
11
0.9
SW
15
0.8
S
8
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
188
49
66
23
38
3
85
344
82
87
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
6
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.3
W
7
1.5
SSE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
178
4
3
149
118
165
351
362
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
4
10
0
4
0
0
18
22
35
0
0
0
0
0
47
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
5
6
6
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
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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