
Surf Forecasts:
Oyster Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore 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 Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
We’re looking at a long haul here for Oyster Bay. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off, so don't get your hopes up too early. We've got a big block of onshore and cross-onshore winds with solid swell, but it's just too messy to be any good. There's a real standout hiding way out in the forecast, but it’s a long wait.
Looking at the water at Oyster Bay, it’s running at 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.
The first potential day that’s even worth a mention is Friday the 10th of July. The forecast models are showing a significant SW swell (combined energy of 4292), but it’s predicted to be too big for this spot. For the experienced crew, the wind and tide are looking favorable that afternoon, with an 12ft SSW swell and glassy conditions incoming, but the size is a major caveat.
We then hit a lull. From Saturday the 11th through to Tuesday the 22nd, it's a mix of marginal conditions or flat spells. There’s some clean, cross-off wind on Saturday the 11th with an 8ft SSW swell (combined energy of 2095), but it’s marginal. Not much to get excited about. The energy really drops off from Sunday the 12th onwards, with small, weak swell and poor conditions dominating.
Now, for the real standout. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 19th of July. This is the one that has my full attention. We’re looking at a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is predicted to be glassy, absolutely dead calm. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The combined energy is a solid 1336, so there’s some proper push behind it. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll want to be patient, but for the crew that knows Oyster Bay, this is the session to aim for. Expect crowds sometimes.
But wait, there’s more. Looking further out, Wednesday the 22nd of July is another promising call. The morning shows an offshore wind with a powerful 8ft SSW swell (combined energy of 3276) and a very long period of 15 seconds. That is a proper groundswell, but that long period might make it break a bit straight at the beach. Still, for experienced surfers, it’s “excellent surf conditions”. Considering it’s two weeks out, be aware the forecast could change, but it has the potential to be a big one.
So, to wrap it up: Oyster Bay is mostly a no-go for the next two weeks. The true standout is that glassy Sunday the 19th. The 22nd is a promising but less certain long-range option for experts only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1886 | 2613 | 1901 | 4129 | 3652 | 4806 | 4285 | 3744 | 2688 | 2094 | 1837 | 1390 | 662 | 540 | 545 | 291 | 227 | 222 | 160 | 180 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.14m | 9:46PM1.33m | 10:31AM1.10m | 11:09PM1.33m | 12:03PM1.14m | 00:31AM1.38m | 1:19PM1.25m | 1:39AM1.47m | 2:18PM1.38m | 2:35AM1.56m | 3:09PM1.51m | 3:24AM1.63m | 3:55PM1.62m | 4:09AM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08PM0.46m | 4:24AM0.47m | 4:28PM0.50m | 5:49AM0.44m | 5:58PM0.48m | 7:05AM0.35m | 7:17PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.24m | 8:20PM0.28m | 8:57AM0.13m | 9:14PM0.18m | 9:42AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
1886 | 280 | 1573 | 4129 | 3652 | 4806 | 4285 | 3744 | 2688 | 2094 | 1837 | 1390 | 662 | 540 | 545 | 272 | 190 | 222 | 160 | 180 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 13 | — | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 |
17 | 8 | 1901 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 359 | 291 | 227 | 102 | 81 | 61 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | S 18 | — | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | SSE 9 | WSW 11 | SW 12 |
8 | 8 | 314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | 10 | 57 | 87 | 50 | 98 | 29 | 38 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — |
9 | 2613 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 190 | 201 | — | 2 | 25 | 130 | 113 | 53 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 133 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 71 | 171 | 189 | 47 | 132 | 132 | 0 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 132 | 1 |
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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.










