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Vleesbaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 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
22.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vleesbaai this week:

The surf forecast for Vleesbaai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vleesbaai in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
4
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
S
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)111312121213161514141313131212121111111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1463903333282885159912412244426591922129912401033614521408346313291579
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
10
E
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
20
S
15
SSE
5
NW
15
S
15
S
10
WNW
15
S
15
SSE
0
ENE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
1.87
5:08AM
1.93
5:15PM
1.85
5:39AM
1.94
5:47PM
1.80
6:12AM
1.91
6:22PM
1.71
6:48AM
1.84
7:02PM
1.58
7:30AM
1.73
7:51PM
1.43
8:25AM
1.59
9:03PM
1.29
9:50AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:55PM
0.07
11:15AM
0.21
11:24PM
0.08
11:48AM
0.22
11:54PM
0.13
12:23PM
0.27
12:27AM
0.22
1:03PM
0.35
1:05AM
0.34
1:51PM
0.46
1:53AM
0.49
2:57PM
0.58
3:03AM
0.64
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:44--7:44--7:43--7:43--7:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211921212022222020201821211921222022212021
Feels °C (?)171419181918171817161719181919202022192020
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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 12 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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