Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.2° 

Oyster Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Oyster Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,035 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oyster Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Oyster Bay.

First off, the water temp is sitting right around 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. You’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.

The forecast starts off with a real bang, but it’s not for everyone. On Saturday the 25th afternoon, we’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2721 (moderate to strong). The problem? It’s just too much juice for this spot. Wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be clean, but that size is only going to be for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand.

The real standout window kicks off Sunday the 26th morning. You’ve got a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, and the wind swings NE at just 9 mph – that’s pure offshore. It’s clean as a whistle. The combined energy is 1996, so there’s plenty of push. This is the primo session of the whole run for experienced surfers. It holds through Sunday afternoon too, easing to 7ft, still clean with a light cross-off breeze.

Monday the 27th is a washout. Strong onshore winds and rain – 22 to 25 mph, messy and lumpy. The swell jumps back up to 10ft with a very long 17-second period on Monday afternoon, but the combined energy hits 5442 (strong), and the wind has it all chopped up. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.

Tuesday the 28th is another one for the big-wave hunters only. Swell is 10ft from the SSW, 15-second period, but wind is cross-shore and moderate. Clean enough, but another session only for the brave in the water.

From Wednesday the 29th into early August, things drop off. Swell settles to 6ft to 6ft, but the winds get breezy and conditions are more marginal. Saturday the 1st of August sees another jump back up to 10ft, but again, it’s too big and the wind is strong offshore – clean, but for experts only.

The next real gem appears on Monday the 3rd of August afternoon. Swell drops to 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNE at just 6 mph. Combined energy is 1635 – solid but manageable. This is clean, lined-up, and a proper session for the crew who can handle it.

Then Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a little more user-friendly. Swell is 6ft from the east, 11-second period, light offshore wind. The combined energy is only 948, so it’s weaker, but the waves will be clean and fun for intermediates.

After that, things wind down. Friday the 7th of August morning brings a nice 6ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, with light cross-off wind. Clean again, but the energy is moderate. Into the second week, it gets smaller and more inconsistent with weaker swells and onshore breezes. Saturday the 8th of August morning is tiny – 2ft from the east – and not worth paddling out for.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday the 26th July morning for the experienced crew, and Monday the 3rd August afternoon also looks solid. The long gap between those is filled with either too-big swell or iffy conditions. Don’t get too excited about the second week – it fizzles out.

Stay safe, read the rip, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
3
SW
17
3.5
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16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.2
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1.9
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13
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2044
1381
1070
765
1229
4687
6035
4355
2423
1841
1261
1067
841
854
867
961
712
1093
1597
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
10
E
25
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SE
25
E
25
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30
ENE
35
ENE
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NNE
5
SE
20
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High Tide
1:51AM1.23m
2:26PM1.22m
2:31AM1.33m
3:01PM1.32m
3:06AM1.41m
3:32PM1.43m
3:36AM1.49m
4:02PM1.51m
4:06AM1.53m
4:30PM1.58m
4:34AM1.56m
4:58PM1.62m
Low Tide
8:16AM0.44m
8:25PM0.48m
8:51AM0.33m
9:01PM0.39m
9:21AM0.24m
9:33PM0.30m
9:49AM0.16m
10:04PM0.24m
10:17AM0.10m
10:33PM0.20m
10:44AM0.07m
11:03PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Oyster Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Oyster Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oyster Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oyster Bay 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 (Oyster Bay) 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 Oyster Bay 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.

Oyster Bay is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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