Koeel Bay surf break

Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
0
3
2
!
2
1
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
SW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
4
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.9
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1170
967
851
524
382
182
220
521
192
388
222
314
1227
1087
882
4287
1839
1365
1269
894
698
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
NW
35
N
35
N
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
25
N
25
NW
20
WNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
SE
5
WNW
30
N
10
WNW
15
NW
10
N
10
ESE
15
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
off
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
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
6:40PM1.14m
Low Tide
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
00:42AM0.57m
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heavy rain
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part cloud
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
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6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
3
17
3
4
1
1
11
1
7
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
18
18
21
23
18
16
17
14
16
18
15
14
14
15
16
17
16
9
10
9
10
15
15
18
20
17
12
13
12
12
15
13
8
13
14
14
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
SW
13
0.7
S
12
1.1
SW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
0.5
SW
15
2.5
S
12
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.9
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
Energy kJ
1170
967
851
524
382
182
220
521
192
388
141
314
1227
1087
882
104
1839
1365
1269
894
698
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.7
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
SW
15
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
11
4
39
123
151
143
215
71
149
148
134
91
2
160
91
170
68
61
34
69
139
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.3
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
9
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
9
38
64
130
71
67
90
7
3
2
51
31
5
11
23
15
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1.2
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
NW
4
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
W
4
4
S
12
Energy kJ
21
85
69
72
14
2
1
4
13
16
222
99
4287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
231
140
214
231
22
14
18
19
14
35
35
14
18
0
4
42
18
14
4
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
9
5
4
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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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