
Surf Forecasts:
Victoria Bay surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
432 | 380 | 257 | 252 | 503 | 965 | 1385 | 783 | 486 | 457 | 1010 | 1490 | 1623 | 1149 | 1999 | 2143 | 999 | 1055 | 7805 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:08AM1.66m | 6:36PM1.79m | 6:47AM1.53m | 7:14PM1.67m | 7:26AM1.39m | 7:55PM1.52m | 8:11AM1.26m | 8:44PM1.38m | 9:15AM1.15m | 9:54PM1.27m | 10:59AM1.10m | 11:34PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:11AM0.21m | 12:16PM0.16m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:51PM0.29m | 1:32AM0.44m | 1:28PM0.43m | 2:16AM0.56m | 2:09PM0.58m | 3:11AM0.67m | 3:06PM0.71m | 4:36AM0.73m | 4:44PM0.79m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 18 |
432 | 380 | 257 | 252 | 503 | 125 | 1385 | 783 | 486 | 347 | 1010 | 1490 | 1623 | 1149 | 101 | 1596 | 999 | 1055 | 7805 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | SE 9 | S 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 |
121 | 157 | 248 | 230 | 120 | 50 | 171 | 314 | 371 | 250 | 261 | 251 | 183 | 130 | — | 57 | 56 | 56 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 20 | — |
33 | 33 | 131 | 153 | 78 | 43 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 457 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 38 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 965 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1999 | 2143 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 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.










