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Moonlight Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Moonlight Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moonlight Bay sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moonlight Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Moonlight Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moonlight Bay in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s 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 4.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moonlight Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, severe gales from the NNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | |
1400 | 1167 | 591 | 311 | 240 | 190 | 574 | 505 | 501 | 404 | 327 | 246 | 1896 | 3901 | 1511 | 5497 | 9898 | 3495 | 8957 | 1319 | 2586 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:55PM1.20m | 6:00AM1.17m | 6:43PM1.13m | 6:49AM1.09m | 7:47PM1.09m | 8:02AM1.02m | 9:09PM1.10m | 9:36AM1.02m | 10:24PM1.17m | 10:56AM1.08m | 11:23PM1.28m | 11:55AM1.19m | 00:11AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.37m | 11:54PM0.50m | 12:17PM0.44m | 00:44AM0.58m | 1:09PM0.51m | 1:57AM0.63m | 2:22PM0.55m | 3:33AM0.62m | 3:46PM0.54m | 4:54AM0.53m | 4:58PM0.48m | 5:52AM0.40m | 5:54PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 134 | 1167 | 591 | 311 | 163 | 190 | 574 | 505 | 501 | 273 | 327 | 246 | 94 | 49 | 1511 | 53 | 9898 | 3495 | 2800 | 691 | 2001 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | NNE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | W 12 |
| kJ | 66 | 121 | 84 | 134 | 113 | 162 | 115 | 118 | 404 | 341 | 257 | 149 | 6 | 259 | 21 | — | — | — | 220 | 175 | 2586 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 17 | SE 12 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 30 | 44 | 98 | 60 | 136 | 149 | 89 | 264 | 404 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | E 3 | — | — | N 3 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | NW 6 | WSW 13 | — | WNW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 1400 | — | — | — | 240 | — | — | 151 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 1896 | 3901 | 213 | 5497 | — | 489 | 8957 | 1319 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 593 | 853 | 285 | 967 | 978 | 239 | 305 | 752 | 195 |
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Information about the Moonlight Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Moonlight Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moonlight Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moonlight 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 (Moonlight 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 Moonlight 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Moonlight Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.
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