Victoria Bay Surf Break

Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.55° E

Issued: 1 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
17.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Victoria Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Victoria Bay surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,642 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Victoria Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Victoria Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 17th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
0
4
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1280
1772
2997
2053
1401
1281
984
919
343
283
183
763
865
1036
744
732
581
514
448
447
5290
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
W
5
WNW
10
SSW
0
SSW
15
E
25
E
10
N
5
N
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
N
5
E
10
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
SE
5
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:31PM1.80m
5:46AM1.71m
6:19PM1.75m
6:33AM1.59m
7:08PM1.67m
7:23AM1.45m
8:01PM1.58m
8:18AM1.32m
8:58PM1.49m
9:24AM1.23m
10:04PM1.42m
10:43AM1.18m
11:13PM1.39m
11:59AM1.21m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.22m
12:02PM0.16m
00:34AM0.31m
12:46PM0.26m
1:27AM0.42m
1:33PM0.37m
2:24AM0.52m
2:24PM0.49m
3:28AM0.59m
3:23PM0.59m
4:41AM0.63m
4:35PM0.66m
5:53AM0.61m
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
 mm
1
Temp °C
17
15
15
16
15
16
17
16
20
23
23
25
25
24
25
26
22
19
18
16
16
Feels °C
16
14
15
16
16
15
14
15
19
22
20
24
25
23
24
25
19
19
17
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1280
1772
2997
2053
1401
1281
984
919
343
283
183
763
865
1036
744
732
581
514
448
447
5290
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
1.1
SSW
18
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
E
10
0.6
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
4
781
9
2
219
439
74
53
55
44
68
51
36
36
24
24
8
102
338
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
E
7
0.6
S
21
Energy kJ
18
2
2
106
113
76
39
38
17
11
7
12
12
3
332
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
1.2
ESE
5
1.5
E
6
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
33
59
148
2
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
6
Distance (km)
22
0
0
40
0
22
22
0
0
0
0
0
22
0
0
0
0
0
22
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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 16 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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