Victoria Bay surf break

Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 10 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
20.8° C
(Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 10th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
4
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313131212121111111313129101316151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11631033767846757619503440347191198569710584853165718921591247720891050
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
0
N
5
WNW
5
SW
10
SSE
0
NNW
5
SW
5
SW
5
N
10
SE
15
ESE
10
NW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
25
W
25
WSW
10
WNW
10
ESE
25
ESE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:18AM
1.11
10:49PM
1.10
11:23AM
1.13
12:20AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
0.79
5:03AM
0.85
5:43PM
0.71
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-6:13--6:12--6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----3---------432---
Temp. °C282622192019192018202122212019151615161618
Feels °C (?)262624202120202119202122221921111112141216
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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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