Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 09 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 141mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, gales from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
3
WSW
9
2.5
SW
12
4
W
13
4
WSW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
13
4
SW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
S
14
2.1
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
404
273
212
260
1530
2073
5491
5266
3185
3145
2329
5085
2548
2001
1377
2056
1922
1977
1754
1264
762
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
NW
35
N
40
W
50
W
30
NW
65
NW
45
WNW
30
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
5
S
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:01AM1.03m
9:04PM1.10m
9:33AM1.02m
10:21PM1.17m
10:54AM1.08m
11:21PM1.28m
11:55AM1.19m
00:11AM1.41m
12:45PM1.30m
00:56AM1.53m
1:30PM1.41m
1:41AM1.63m
2:13PM1.50m
2:25AM1.69m
Low Tide
2:23PM0.56m
3:35AM0.61m
3:49PM0.54m
4:56AM0.52m
5:00PM0.48m
5:53AM0.39m
5:56PM0.39m
6:40AM0.25m
6:44PM0.29m
7:23AM0.12m
7:30PM0.20m
8:06AM0.02m
8:14PM0.13m
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cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:54
5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
8
18
13
6
23
41
32
4
2
4
Temp °C
17
19
15
13
13
13
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
14
16
17
16
18
18
16
12
13
9
9
2
3
5
8
12
14
13
11
11
14
13
15
16
16
17
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
9
0.4
SE
11
2.5
SW
12
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
SE
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
S
14
2.1
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
Energy kJ
362
206
212
182
31
2073
17
16
24
3145
2329
2096
2548
2001
1377
2056
1922
1977
1754
1264
762
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SE
12
0.9
SW
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
1.6
W
12
2
W
11
1.5
WSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
393
273
147
260
4
11
4
6
6
710
1005
553
50
130
193
191
499
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
SE
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
404
12
66
19
15
51
123
412
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
1.5
NW
5
1
WNW
4
3
WSW
9
1.2
WNW
5
4
W
13
4
WSW
13
3
SW
13
3
W
12
1
W
5
4
SW
12
0.5
SE
3
Energy kJ
14
115
32
1530
64
5491
5266
3185
3087
43
5085
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
1
4
1
2
5
4
9
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
18
365
22
344
1144
422
1004
422
1030
36
36
561
185
35
4
0
10
0
0
15
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
1
3
4
1
2
5
9
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
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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