Victoria Bay surf break

Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 02 Apr 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
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Victoria Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 2nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 6th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
5
8
7
4
5
3
2
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)13121213121211119111416151414131212121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43152845080958039615016868317754276839259344770343819901407857376517668
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
W
5
NE
10
SW
5
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SE
5
NE
10
SE
20
ESE
10
NNW
0
WSW
20
N
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
1.79
4:10AM
1.93
4:26PM
1.77
4:36AM
1.87
4:52PM
1.71
5:01AM
1.77
5:18PM
1.63
5:26AM
1.66
5:43PM
1.52
5:52AM
1.52
6:11PM
1.39
6:20AM
1.38
6:46PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:57AM
0.05
10:00PM
0.10
10:22AM
0.07
10:25PM
0.14
10:47AM
0.12
10:51PM
0.21
11:11AM
0.21
11:16PM
0.30
11:36AM
0.32
11:42PM
0.42
12:03PM
0.44
12:10AM
0.55
12:36PM
0.57
12:46AM
0.69
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--
Sunset-6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:17--6:16--6:15-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222224252120191919171818181816192124273222
Feels °C (?)222225252122201919151817171615171924283122
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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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