Victoria Bay surf break

Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 SAST
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Victoria Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Victoria Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Victoria Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)18161515141313131312121299988881212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72110291527197212679191094103012691016904748230258290264223243254226215
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
W
10
WSW
5
E
10
S
10
SSE
10
W
15
SW
5
SSW
5
WNW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
15
S
15
NNE
5
NW
10
SW
0
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassononglassononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:49AM
1.85
3:57PM
1.84
4:17AM
1.95
4:27PM
1.87
4:46AM
2.00
4:57PM
1.86
5:16AM
2.01
5:29PM
1.81
5:48AM
1.95
6:02PM
1.71
6:22AM
1.83
6:39PM
1.56
7:01AM
1.66
7:22PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.09
9:56AM
0.14
10:05PM
0.01
10:26AM
0.06
10:33PM
-0.03
10:56AM
0.03
11:02PM
-0.02
11:27AM
0.05
11:32PM
0.04
12:01PM
0.12
12:04AM
0.15
12:37PM
0.25
12:40AM
0.30
1:20PM
0.41
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11-
Sunset--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:14
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----1-----------301-1
Temp. °C282725222324222222212222212222222423232424
Feels °C (?)272625242424232322222222222323262525252626
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Information about the Victoria Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Victoria Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Victoria Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Victoria 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 (Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Victoria Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in George which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 43 km (27 miles) away, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and Plettenberg Bay.

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