Victoria Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.55° E

Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
17.0° C
0.3° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
8
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
10
1.2
S
12
1.2
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
1.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
9
2.5
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
2
SW
12
3.5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
380
257
252
503
965
1385
783
486
457
1010
1490
1623
1149
1999
2143
999
1055
7805
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
SW
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
W
20
W
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
W
5
S
10
SSE
10
N
5
E
10
ESE
5
N
Wind State
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
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:30
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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
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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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