Vleesbaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 SAST
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Vleesbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vleesbaai sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vleesbaai this week:

The surf forecast for Vleesbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vleesbaai in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 6th May)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 7th May)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, severe gales from the WNW by Mon morning).

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
!
!
!
!
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3
1
4
0
3
1
0
!
2
!
0
!
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SE
12
6
SE
13
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.2
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
3
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8221
11147
7110
5609
3952
2597
2715
3208
2283
1789
1313
640
1298
1520
612
3357
1261
2878
6516
7325
1788
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSE
5
N
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NW
45
WNW
35
W
40
NNW
75
WNW
45
W
35
W
45
W
45
W
30
W
15
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
6:05PM1.49m
6:10AM1.47m
6:48PM1.40m
6:54AM1.36m
7:49PM1.32m
8:02AM1.27m
9:20PM1.31m
9:47AM1.24m
10:49PM1.40m
11:19AM1.31m
11:52PM1.55m
12:22PM1.44m
00:41AM1.71m
1:11PM1.58m
Low Tide
00:04AM0.59m
12:29PM0.53m
00:50AM0.70m
1:20PM0.62m
2:00AM0.78m
2:34PM0.68m
3:42AM0.79m
4:04PM0.68m
5:13AM0.69m
5:20PM0.60m
6:16AM0.52m
6:18PM0.49m
7:04AM0.35m
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
10
11
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
18
17
15
14
17
15
14
15
17
15
17
9
9
12
12
14
15
15
15
14
15
11
4
7
5
3
5
6
5
8
6
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
5
SE
13
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.2
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
0.3
SE
12
1.9
SW
13
1
S
10
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
104
8722
7110
5609
3952
2597
2715
3208
2283
1789
1313
640
1298
1520
612
23
1261
198
3478
2860
1788
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
13
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
1.2
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
S
11
Energy kJ
74
46
67
85
61
271
189
223
220
214
158
116
338
72
134
282
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.4
SE
13
0.5
N
6
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
32
26
36
90
295
261
44
15
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SE
12
6
SE
13
0.8
W
4
1.3
W
5
0.7
NW
4
2.1
W
5
3
SW
13
0.7
W
4
3
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
8221
11147
15
83
12
242
3357
13
2878
6516
7325
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
9
7
4
Distance (km)
341
237
237
286
2
2
22
2
22
83
0
524
99
47
549
688
273
735
692
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
9
4
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Vleesbaai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vleesbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vleesbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vleesbaai 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 (Vleesbaai) 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 Vleesbaai 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.

Vleesbaai is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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