Is August a good time for surfing at Victoria Bay?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Victoria Bay. Waves 3.1 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
Plan your trip to Victoria BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 3.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Durban
South Africa
2.1 m waves21° water23° air
924 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Cape St Francis
South Africa
3.8 m waves17° water20° air
212 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
3.8 m waves16° water20° air
220 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
AugPEAK SEASON
Muizenberg
South Africa
3.3 m waves14° water17° air
376 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 19 km
5
AugPEAK SEASON
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
3.3 m waves14° water18° air
378 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km
6
AugPEAK SEASON
Elands Bay
South Africa
1.9 m waves13° water19° air
436 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 186 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in South Africa in August →Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Victoria Bay
- Surfari 1.3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Victoria Bay?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Victoria Bay. Waves 3.1 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Victoria Bay in August?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Victoria Bay in August?
About 3.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Victoria Bay in August?
Around 19°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (2.1 m waves), Cape St Francis (3.8 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (3.8 m waves).
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