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Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.1° 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 (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Victoria Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | |
394 | 338 | 197 | 249 | 298 | 283 | 390 | 374 | 214 | 451 | 335 | 1034 | 1812 | 1247 | 1155 | 865 | 645 | 1220 | 1137 | 854 | 2241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:25PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.37m | 8:37PM1.44m | 9:05AM1.25m | 9:59PM1.42m | 10:35AM1.22m | 11:15PM1.45m | 11:51AM1.26m | 00:14AM1.50m | 12:47PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.56m | 1:31PM1.41m | 1:39AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.52m | 2:04PM0.48m | 3:06AM0.61m | 3:19PM0.57m | 4:36AM0.62m | 4:39PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.57m | 5:49PM0.57m | 6:48AM0.49m | 6:44PM0.53m | 7:29AM0.41m | 7:28PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 394 | 338 | 197 | 96 | 298 | 183 | 390 | 374 | 167 | 451 | 335 | 1034 | 1812 | 1247 | 1155 | 865 | 645 | 1220 | 1137 | 721 | 2241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SW 17 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 142 | 132 | 89 | 249 | 57 | 283 | 60 | 33 | 214 | 123 | 177 | 66 | 40 | 38 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 854 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 11 | SW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 7 | 79 | 79 | 55 | 69 | 63 | 32 | 55 | 47 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 18 | 58 | 144 | 260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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