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Koeel Bay Surf Forecast
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Koeel Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 25th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Koeel Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
429 | 763 | 122 | 34 | 84 | 60 | 157 | 179 | 306 | 305 | 249 | 142 | 317 | 132 | 661 | 899 | 651 | 2058 | 1214 | 658 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:35AM1.45m | 6:09PM1.42m | 6:31AM1.31m | 7:10PM1.34m | 7:36AM1.19m | 8:20PM1.28m | 8:54AM1.11m | 9:36PM1.26m | 10:17AM1.08m | 10:47PM1.28m | 11:28AM1.11m | 11:45PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:52AM0.20m | 00:25AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.31m | 1:35AM0.41m | 1:54PM0.40m | 2:58AM0.46m | 3:09PM0.47m | 4:21AM0.46m | 4:25PM0.49m | 5:30AM0.42m | 5:31PM0.47m | 6:22AM0.36m | 6:23PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
 | 5:49 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
15 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 74 | 169 | 122 | 34 | 36 | 23 | 157 | 179 | 306 | 68 | 249 | 141 | 317 | 76 | 661 | 899 | 553 | 2058 | 1214 | 658 | 463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 14 | S 6 | SSW 15 | S 5 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 71 | 66 | 21 | 84 | 52 | 46 | 42 | 28 | 305 | 25 | 142 | 8 | 132 | 13 | 12 | 651 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 20 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 50 | 35 | 25 | 12 | 60 | 9 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 41 | 8 | 51 | 108 | 10 | — | 11 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 429 | 763 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 16 | 18 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
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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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