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Vleesbaai Surf Forecast
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Vleesbaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vleesbaai in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vleesbaai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | |
2490 | 1310 | 644 | 2641 | 2284 | 1210 | 1295 | 970 | 309 | 469 | 240 | 181 | 164 | 173 | 193 | 184 | 98 | 359 | 3321 | 6238 | 4848 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | on | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:34PM1.70m | 2:42AM1.89m | 3:04PM1.75m | 3:11AM1.90m | 3:33PM1.78m | 3:40AM1.89m | 4:01PM1.77m | 4:08AM1.85m | 4:30PM1.73m | 4:37AM1.78m | 4:59PM1.67m | 5:06AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.58m | 5:36AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.18m | 9:04PM0.26m | 9:28AM0.15m | 9:32PM0.26m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:00PM0.28m | 10:21AM0.20m | 10:28PM0.32m | 10:48AM0.26m | 10:57PM0.39m | 11:18AM0.35m | 11:28PM0.49m | 11:50AM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | 5:45 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 2490 | 1310 | 644 | 2641 | 2284 | 1210 | 1295 | 970 | 309 | 469 | 240 | 181 | 164 | 96 | 193 | 184 | 45 | 359 | 1920 | 34 | 4104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 14 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 40 | 280 | 321 | 446 | 121 | 40 | 15 | 3 | 276 | 107 | 75 | 66 | 109 | 173 | 39 | 38 | 98 | 18 | 31 | 117 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 10 | S 20 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 15 | SW 20 | SSE 14 | SW 11 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 54 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 109 | 15 | 40 | 29 | 62 | 74 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 6 | 6 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3321 | 6238 | 4848 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 83 | 47 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 65 | 623 | 341 | 400 |
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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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