Surf Forecasts:
Victoria Bay surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,648 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Victoria Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1498 | 1231 | 947 | 560 | 645 | 523 | 272 | 249 | 414 | 490 | 1366 | 1534 | 2454 | 1876 | 1011 | 907 | 795 | 578 | 353 | 245 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:10PM1.72m | 3:26AM1.89m | 3:58PM1.79m | 4:14AM1.88m | 4:44PM1.81m | 5:00AM1.82m | 5:31PM1.80m | 5:46AM1.71m | 6:19PM1.75m | 6:33AM1.59m | 7:08PM1.67m | 7:23AM1.45m | 8:01PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.09m | 9:14PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.05m | 10:04PM0.15m | 10:33AM0.05m | 10:54PM0.16m | 11:17AM0.09m | 11:43PM0.22m | 12:02PM0.16m | 00:34AM0.31m | 12:46PM0.26m | 1:27AM0.42m | 1:33PM0.37m | 2:24AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1498 | 1231 | 947 | 560 | 645 | 523 | 135 | 171 | 414 | 334 | 1366 | 1534 | 2454 | 1876 | 1011 | 907 | 795 | 578 | 353 | 245 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | S 20 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 140 | 272 | 81 | 86 | 490 | 58 | 74 | 48 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 94 | 75 | 77 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | — | SSW 17 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 21 | 34 | 18 | 8 | — | 15 | 96 | 249 | 169 | 79 | — | 534 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 61 | 65 | 70 | 144 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 91 | 178 | 77 | — | — | — | 68 | 110 | 136 | 74 | — | 9 | 5 | 9 | 74 | 134 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 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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