Surf Forecasts:
Victoria Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days.
Righto mates, Rusty here again. Let's talk Victoria Bay in feet and degrees.
We've got a good stretch of swell coming, but this is mostly for the lads who know what they're doing. The wave energy is going to be pumping, with moderate to very strong energy readings. Water temp is about 62°, which is pretty standard for this time of year—nothing to complain about.
The real standout kicks off on Thursday morning, July 9th. It'll be glassy, with a 10-foot SSW groundswell humming in. That's a big one, so leave the foam boards at home—this is expert territory only. That 14-second period means plenty of punch and long lulls between sets.
Friday the 10th is looking just as good. Another morning of glassy conditions with that same 10-foot SSW groundswell. Victoria Bay is a point and reef set-up, and with that long period, the swell will wrap in cleanly and give you some proper walls. Just know the crowds can show up here sometimes.
Looking way out to the 22nd and 23rd of July, there's some serious size on the cards. We're talking 11-12 foot SSW swells with a very long 16-second period. Thursday the 23rd is looking like the pick with clean, glassy conditions in the morning.
The middle of the fortnight gets a bit ugly with cross-onshore breezes, especially from the 11th. The swell drops right off around the 14th and 15th, leaving small, clean waves that aren't really worth the paddle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1721 | 2253 | 3110 | 2707 | 3387 | 2789 | 2304 | 1824 | 1649 | 1412 | 1061 | 460 | 359 | 276 | 433 | 349 | 169 | 183 | 244 | 149 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:45PM1.49m | 10:33AM1.25m | 11:09PM1.49m | 12:05PM1.30m | 00:31AM1.56m | 1:18PM1.42m | 1:38AM1.66m | 2:17PM1.57m | 2:34AM1.76m | 3:07PM1.72m | 3:23AM1.84m | 3:53PM1.83m | 4:08AM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.53m | 4:22AM0.53m | 4:29PM0.58m | 5:49AM0.49m | 6:00PM0.55m | 7:05AM0.39m | 7:18PM0.44m | 8:06AM0.26m | 8:21PM0.31m | 8:57AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.20m | 9:42AM0.06m | 10:03PM0.13m | 10:24AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 |
 | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 1290 | 2253 | 3110 | 2707 | 3387 | 2789 | 2304 | 1824 | 1649 | 1412 | 1061 | 222 | 359 | 173 | 433 | 349 | 145 | 183 | 244 | 149 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | S 9 | E 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 708 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 14 | 11 | 12 | 460 | 78 | 276 | 214 | 131 | 169 | 115 | 41 | 68 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 111 | 83 | 86 | 22 | 73 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | W 2 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 1721 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 296 | 138 | — | 1 | — | 46 | 22 | 24 | 5 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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