Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C
5.3° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. The only spot we've got to look at is Oyster Bay, a sandbar setup that's a bit inconsistent, but when it fires, it has its moments. The water temps are running pretty much average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.

The week starts off with a bit of a tease on Saturday, August 15. The morning is looking real nice with glassy conditions and a clean 4 ft swell from the southwest, with a decent 14-second period. The energy is moderate at 603, and it's setting up for some very good surf. The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be a smooth paddle out. The afternoon, however, gets a bit messy with the wind picking up, so get on it early.

Sunday, August 16, sees the swell bumping up to 5 ft with moderate energy (953), but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a tough session. Monday and Tuesday follow a similar theme – the swell gets solid, hitting 8 ft and 7 ft respectively, with strong energy (2449 and 1550), but it's all cross-onshore and choppy. This is getting into the territory where it's better suited for experienced surfers, and the wind is ruining the shape.

Now, here's the standout. Wednesday, August 19, is the one to circle. The afternoon session is a real gem. You've got a clean 8 ft southwest swell, still packing a solid 12-second period, but the key is the wind goes glassy. The energy is strong (1786), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best chance for a proper session, and the crowds are only sometimes there, so you might get some waves to yourself.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag. Thursday, August 20, stays clean in the morning with a 7 ft swell and cross-off winds, but it's not quite as good as Wednesday. Friday, August 21, is choppy again. Then we get a huge spike on Saturday, August 22, with a massive 16 ft swell from the southwest and a long 15-second period, but the energy is absolutely pumping (10008). The wind is gale-force and cross-onshore, making it unsurfable. That kind of power is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers at a beach-and-reef setup like this.

After that storm, the surf drops back but remains tricky. The morning of Sunday, August 23, is still huge (13 ft) with onshore winds, so no good. By Monday, August 24, the swell is back to 7 ft and the wind is cross-off, offering clean conditions again, but with moderate energy (2189). The real impressive run comes at the end of the month. Tuesday, August 25, has an 8 ft southwest swell with a 14-second period, offshore winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (2523). Wednesday, August 26, is also a solid call with an 8 ft swell and a 15-second period, clean cross-off winds, and excellent conditions again (2928). These are promising but remember, it's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecast.

The wind turns ugly again later in the week, and by the very end of the run, we get a final chance. Sunday, August 30, looks glassy again with a 6 ft southwest swell and moderate energy (985), promising very good surf conditions. All in all, the best window is the afternoon of August 19, with the mornings of August 25 and 26 as strong but less certain long-range options.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
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12
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8
2.5
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0.7
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2.1
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2.5
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2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
685
471
532
509
841
718
129
2267
141
100
1479
1834
2445
2065
1760
1336
1392
1767
1319
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
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15
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20
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25
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High Tide
5:06AM1.62m
5:27PM1.75m
5:38AM1.54m
5:59PM1.66m
6:09AM1.43m
6:29PM1.53m
6:39AM1.31m
6:59PM1.38m
7:10AM1.18m
7:31PM1.23m
7:47AM1.05m
8:18PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:06PM0.04m
11:11AM-0.01m
11:39PM0.10m
11:41AM0.08m
00:10AM0.20m
12:10PM0.19m
00:40AM0.31m
12:39PM0.33m
1:12AM0.44m
1:09PM0.47m
1:49AM0.57m
1:47PM0.62m
2:55AM0.69m
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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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