
Surf Forecasts:
Victoria Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Victoria Bay. This is a reef and point break that fires consistently, and the water temp is about 62°F, which is right on the money for the season.
The first few days are a mixed bag, but there are some absolute crackers. Saturday morning the 8th has a 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect. The real standout is Saturday afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, still that long 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a dream session. The combined energy is a strong 2197. This is for experienced surfers, as the size is getting up there.
Sunday morning the 9th is a monster day for energy, with a 10ft SW swell and a combined energy of 5337, but the wind is a cross-shore and it’s marginal. Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets lumpy, so that’s a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are similarly messy with cross-onshore winds, so we’re just waiting.
Then we hit Thursday morning, the 13th of August. This is another top pick. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSW, a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wind is light cross-offshore, making it clean. The energy is a strong 4883. That’s a groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in beautifully around the point. The 14-second period on Friday the 14th is also worth a mention, with a 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds – clean and easy.
After that, the surf drops off for a stretch. We’re looking at smaller, weaker swells from the 15th through the 22nd, mostly under 5ft, with a lot of cross-onshore breeze. It’s a noticeable gap where the quality just isn’t there.
But look ahead to Sunday the 23rd of August. That’s a promising one. The forecast shows a 8ft SW swell rolling in, with a 12-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy in the morning. That’s a great setup for a Sunday session. The energy is a solid 2510. It’s a bit far out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s a very promising sign. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, but that morning window could be a real treat.
Overall, the best of the best is that Saturday afternoon on the 8th, and the Thursday morning on the 13th. The crowd can be around sometimes, but on a quality swell like that, you’ll have company. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is getting heavy, and the 8ft to 10ft days are for the experienced crew only. That long-period groundswell is perfect for a point break like Vic Bay, so those days are the ones to circle.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | E 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1788 | 2161 | 3663 | 3159 | 2435 | 2168 | 1360 | 1357 | 3151 | 1323 | 773 | 1160 | 1922 | 1859 | 1698 | 2494 | 2336 | 989 | 692 | 528 | 355 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:33AM1.44m | 1:22PM1.40m | 1:41AM1.58m | 2:16PM1.60m | 2:32AM1.72m | 3:00PM1.78m | 3:15AM1.83m | 3:40PM1.92m | 3:54AM1.87m | 4:17PM2.00m | 4:30AM1.87m | 4:51PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.63m | 7:08AM0.46m | 7:29PM0.48m | 8:06AM0.30m | 8:26PM0.31m | 8:51AM0.15m | 9:12PM0.16m | 9:30AM0.03m | 9:53PM0.07m | 10:05AM-0.03m | 10:30PM0.03m | 10:38AM-0.03m | 11:05PM0.06m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
1788 | 2161 | 3663 | 2140 | 21 | 2168 | 1360 | 1357 | 3151 | 1323 | 680 | 457 | 547 | 1859 | 1046 | 677 | 2336 | 662 | 613 | 422 | 348 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
31 | 21 | 36 | 38 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 304 | — | — | 66 | 297 | 1922 | 96 | 1696 | 2494 | 2 | 989 | 692 | 528 | 355 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 23 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 23 | SW 16 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 13 |
15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 1160 | 186 | 31 | 535 | 793 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | SW 4 |
38 | — | — | 3159 | 2435 | — | — | — | — | 418 | 773 | 337 | — | 865 | 1698 | 919 | 631 | 919 | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 212 | 77 | 1126 | 43 | 39 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
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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.











