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Victoria Bay surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 16 Mar 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
23.0° C
 (Which is 2.4°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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 19th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
2
3
3
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.5
E
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)12121211111110713141413131212121188912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6245604758363723172482898651775162110741152918491467394804439436407
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
SW
10
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
WSW
30
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
10
SSE
20
SE
5
WNW
10
SSW
0
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
1.64
2:49AM
1.79
3:01PM
1.77
3:18AM
1.94
3:32PM
1.86
3:47AM
2.05
4:03PM
1.91
4:18AM
2.09
4:36PM
1.90
4:51AM
2.06
5:09PM
1.84
5:25AM
1.97
5:45PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:31AM
0.33
8:38PM
0.20
9:00AM
0.17
9:06PM
0.08
9:29AM
0.04
9:35PM
-0.01
10:00AM
-0.04
10:06PM
-0.05
10:32AM
-0.07
10:37PM
-0.03
11:05AM
-0.03
11:10PM
0.04
11:40AM
0.08
11:46PM
0.17
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38-
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242223232222222119222323212120202020222221
Feels °C (?)252426242424242319232324222222201921232322
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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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