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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 06 May 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
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 Type | Time (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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryLight 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | |
8221 | 11147 | 7110 | 5609 | 3952 | 2597 | 2715 | 3208 | 2283 | 1789 | 1313 | 640 | 1298 | 1520 | 612 | 3357 | 1261 | 2878 | 6516 | 7325 | 1788 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 |
 | 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) | SW 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
 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) | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 74 | 46 | 67 | 85 | 61 | 271 | 189 | 223 | 220 | 214 | 158 | 116 | 338 | 72 | 134 | — | 282 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | N 6 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | 26 | 36 | 90 | 295 | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 15 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | NW 4 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 8221 | 11147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 83 | 12 | 242 | 3357 | 13 | 2878 | 6516 | 7325 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 237 | 237 | 286 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 83 | 0 | 524 | 99 | 47 | 549 | 688 | 273 | 735 | 692 | 23 | 0 |
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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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