Victoria Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.55° E

Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.1° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,699 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast here.

First up, we’ve got Victoria Bay, a reef and point set-up that’s very consistent and exposed to the south swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The opening window is shaping up nicely. Saturday morning, the 8th of August, we’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is a nice long groundswell. The wind is a light cross-shore, but the conditions are a bit touch-and-go with the tide. By Saturday afternoon, it gets better—that swell bumps up to 8ft, still from the SW, and it goes glassy. The wave energy is strong (2197), and it’s calling for excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s our first real standout.

Sunday morning, the 9th, stays solid with a 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is still strong (2082). But Sunday afternoon turns nasty—wind swings onshore and gets strong, so it’s a write-off.

Monday and Tuesday are a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the tide looks questionable. The energy is moderate to strong (from 1446 to 2638), but the conditions aren’t singing.

Now, keep your eyes on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. It’s a 5ft SSW swell, but look at that period—20 seconds! That’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is very strong (3879), and the wind is a light cross-shore. It’s a bit of a tricky one; that long period will make it break a bit straight on the beach, but at a point or reef like Victoria Bay, it could be magic. The morning is marginal, but the score is decent.

The real gold comes on Thursday morning, the 13th of August. 6ft of SSW swell, 20-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is pumping (3730), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a standout session.

Friday morning, the 14th, is also a cracker—8ft of E swell, but with a short 9-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (2227). It’s good, but that short period means it won’t have the same power as the long-period days.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is smaller. Saturday morning offers 5ft ESE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s lower energy. Sunday drops right off.

Then we’ve got a run of clean, glassy mornings from the 17th to the 20th of August. The swell is modest, around 5ft to 4ft, mostly from the SW or ESE, but with periods around 9 to 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (between 688 and 1010). These are clean, fun-size waves, but nothing to get too excited about.

Now, the big one. The 22nd of August, Saturday morning. A 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period. That’s big—over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The wind is glassy, and the energy is very strong (3529). Saturday afternoon stays solid with offshore winds. This is a serious swell, a real standout, but it’s a long way off—over a week away—so keep an eye on it.

Sunday the 23rd backs off a bit to 8ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and clean offshore wind. That’s a great way to finish the run.

So, overall, the best waves are on the 13th and 22nd of August. The 13th has that long-period groundswell with glassy conditions, perfect for the point. The 22nd is a big, powerful swell, but only for the brave. Everything else is fun, clean, and smaller. The gap between the 16th and the 22nd is a bit of a lull, but there’s still rideable waves in there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.1
S
10
3
S
14
2.5
S
12
1.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
23
1.6
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
20
2
SSW
18
1.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2803
1788
2161
3348
2045
2116
2307
1439
830
3305
2198
669
966
1986
1839
1878
2177
2390
1129
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
5
SW
20
SW
15
W
25
SSW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
NE
15
E
30
ESE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
E
15
NNE
5
NE
20
E
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
10:49PM1.36m
12:01PM1.23m
00:33AM1.44m
1:22PM1.40m
1:41AM1.58m
2:16PM1.60m
2:32AM1.72m
3:00PM1.78m
3:15AM1.83m
3:40PM1.92m
3:54AM1.87m
4:17PM2.00m
4:30AM1.87m
Low Tide
5:38AM0.60m
6:04PM0.63m
7:08AM0.46m
7:29PM0.48m
8:06AM0.30m
8:26PM0.31m
8:51AM0.15m
9:12PM0.16m
9:30AM0.03m
9:53PM0.07m
10:05AM-0.03m
10:30PM0.03m
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5:52
5:53
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5:57
5:58
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Temp °C
17
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Feels °C
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7
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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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