Victoria Bay surf break

Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 22 Aug 2025 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
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Victoria Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 23rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 23rd Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Victoria Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
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Rating
(10 max)
6
7
0
!
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
5
SW
5.5
SW
5.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)111315141413131312121211111010101018161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)558113857129192174053193838253719621794143712069517094094005067231751366640273716
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
30
WNW
40
SW
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
0
E
10
SW
0
SE
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
N
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39AM
1.78
3:59PM
1.89
4:09AM
1.80
4:28PM
1.92
4:38AM
1.78
4:55PM
1.90
5:05AM
1.73
5:21PM
1.84
5:31AM
1.65
5:47PM
1.75
5:56AM
1.55
6:11PM
1.62
6:21AM
1.43
6:37PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
0.17
9:49AM
0.07
10:11PM
0.12
10:16AM
0.05
10:39PM
0.12
10:42AM
0.07
11:05PM
0.15
11:07AM
0.13
11:31PM
0.21
11:32AM
0.21
11:56PM
0.30
11:56AM
0.32
12:22AM
0.41
12:21PM
0.45
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Sunrise-7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52-
Sunset--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151719141515141314131415151515141516151616
Feels °C (?)1410118108121112121213151514151315141415
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Garden Route

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Victoria Bay (light winds from the N at George Airport 17 km from Victoria Bay). 3.9m 11s groundswell from the SW with a 1.8m 11s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 12 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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