Victoria Bay surf break

Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 18 Apr 2026 SAST
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Victoria Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
3
6
4
5
4
8
5
7
7
6
3
0
4
4
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
4
SW
4
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)11111091211111413131313161616141413899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20391867898414760373237314110329929377335551886137956545029912180965428455474
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
WNW
30
NW
25
W
25
W
10
WSW
5
N
15
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SE
25
ESE
10
NE
5
ESE
20
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.87
4:30AM
2.02
4:54PM
1.81
5:10AM
1.90
5:35PM
1.71
5:52AM
1.73
6:21PM
1.56
6:41AM
1.53
7:20PM
1.41
7:47AM
1.33
8:49PM
1.29
9:35AM
1.20
10:49PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
-0.08
10:17PM
0.02
10:47AM
-0.02
10:56PM
0.10
11:26AM
0.10
11:39PM
0.23
12:10PM
0.26
12:28AM
0.40
1:01PM
0.43
1:33AM
0.58
2:14PM
0.59
3:20AM
0.70
4:05PM
0.65
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1-----12--------
Temp. °C192018212320172017202217161616161816202121
Feels °C (?)161716171714101413161713121215141314191920
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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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