Victoria Bay Surf Break

Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.00° S 22.55° E

Issued: 7 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Victoria Bay sea temperature is
17.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
6
5
5
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
17
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.5
SSW
20
2.5
SSW
18
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
583
792
1796
5671
6250
3689
1891
1083
1318
3565
3455
2119
1314
1093
1457
1597
4585
7570
5286
4010
2288
Wind (km/h)
0
ENE
5
E
20
W
5
E
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
S
5
NE
0
NE
5
SE
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
SW
30
W
20
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:43AM1.18m
11:13PM1.39m
11:59AM1.21m
00:17AM1.39m
1:01PM1.27m
1:11AM1.43m
1:49PM1.35m
1:56AM1.49m
2:29PM1.43m
2:36AM1.55m
3:06PM1.50m
3:13AM1.60m
3:40PM1.57m
3:46AM1.64m
Low Tide
4:35PM0.66m
5:53AM0.61m
5:50PM0.67m
6:53AM0.56m
6:55PM0.63m
7:41AM0.49m
7:47PM0.57m
8:21AM0.42m
8:29PM0.50m
8:57AM0.35m
9:06PM0.44m
9:30AM0.29m
9:41PM0.39m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
 mm
1
1
2
7
2
Temp °C
17
18
18
14
15
14
17
16
17
18
18
16
18
18
16
17
18
19
14
14
13
Feels °C
18
17
17
13
13
12
16
15
17
18
17
15
18
18
16
17
17
16
7
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
17
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2.5
SSW
18
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
583
792
1328
5671
6250
3689
1891
1083
1318
3565
3455
2119
1314
1093
1457
1065
4585
7570
5286
4010
2288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.2
E
10
1.3
SSW
19
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
1.5
SSW
20
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
417
8
1135
87
116
590
120
143
67
88
73
51
1597
706
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
1.2
SE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
22
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
4
143
54
40
11
91
21
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
11
0.9
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
Energy kJ
1796
40
156
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
6
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
40
0
22
0
1
22
0
0
0
0
0
20
0
0
18
41
451
40
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
7
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
9
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
7
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
9
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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