Victoria Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.55° E

Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
15.4°C
2.1° 

Victoria Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Victoria Bay surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,622 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
2
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3238
2457
2080
2614
2362
1292
1025
1524
1479
1112
798
635
453
338
753
361
327
416
341
231
1037
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
0
SW
5
S
10
SSW
5
ENE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
WNW
10
S
5
SE
5
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
W
10
SW
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
S
10
E
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:19PM1.86m
2:38AM1.74m
2:51PM1.94m
3:09AM1.79m
3:21PM1.97m
3:39AM1.81m
3:50PM1.94m
4:08AM1.78m
4:18PM1.88m
4:36AM1.72m
4:45PM1.78m
5:03AM1.63m
5:12PM1.65m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.20m
8:38PM0.12m
8:41AM0.12m
9:08PM0.05m
9:11AM0.09m
9:37PM0.03m
9:40AM0.09m
10:04PM0.05m
10:08AM0.13m
10:30PM0.11m
10:35AM0.21m
10:55PM0.20m
11:02AM0.31m
11:22PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
19
19
15
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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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