Is January a good time for surfing at Victoria Bay?
January is a good month for surfing at Victoria Bay (best: May–September). Waves 2.4 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°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: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 25°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 9 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 January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in South Africa in January →Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Victoria Bay?
January is a good month for surfing at Victoria Bay (best: May–September). Waves 2.4 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Victoria Bay in January?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Victoria Bay in January?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Victoria Bay in January?
Around 25°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.8 m waves), Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.7 m waves) & Cape St Francis (2.7 m waves).
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