Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Issued: 7 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Oyster Bay over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

We start with a bit of a slow one. The first session on the cards is Sunday afternoon, July 5th. You’re looking at a 4ft swell coming from the ESE with a 12-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (620). It’s a bit marginal with a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not the cleanest, but it’s a start.

Now, Monday morning, July 6th, is where it gets interesting. The wind goes glassy, coming from the NNW at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SW, period sitting at 12 seconds. That’s got solid energy behind it (1119), and with it being glassy, the conditions are going to be excellent for experienced surfers. The water temperature is 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—about 2° cooler—so you might want a springsuit if you’re sensitive.

Monday afternoon sees the wind shift to a cross-offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, keeping things clean with a 6ft SW swell (1138 energy). Another good call for the afternoon session.

From Tuesday, July 7th, through to Thursday, July 9th, the wind gets ugly. Strong cross-onshore winds, mostly from the west and WSW, blow through 16 to 19 mph, and the swell builds to over 8ft. On Thursday morning it hits 10ft with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping (4003), but the wind is just too messy. Poor conditions across the board, not worth paddling out.

Friday, July 10th, the swell is still massive at 12ft from the SSW. The wind is offshore from the east, so it’s clean, but the swell is simply too big for Oyster Bay. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s questionable. The energy is huge (4772 on the morning). The same goes for Friday afternoon.

Now, Saturday, July 11th, shapes up nicely. The morning is a bit dicey with a risk of thunderstorms and strong cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, east at 3 mph, and the SW swell is 7ft with a 12-second period (1849 energy). That’s excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. During the morning, the swell is 7ft, so still solid.

Sunday, July 12th, is another standout. Morning glassy conditions again, with the wind from the west at 3 mph. This time the swell is 8ft from the southeast with a shorter 8-second period (1218 energy). Clean, powerful surf—another excellent call for experienced surfers.

From Monday, July 13th, through Wednesday, July 15th, the wind turns onshore and strong again, ruining the surf. The swell is still there, but the conditions are choppy and lumpy. Not worth it.

Thursday, July 16th, remains poor with strong, messy winds. A skip day.

Friday, July 17th, gives us a morning window. The wind goes offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, and the swell is 6ft from the SSW with a 12-second period (1586 energy). Clean conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a light cross-shore breeze, so it’s not as clean.

Saturday, July 18th, is a write-off with moderate cross-onshore winds.

Sunday, July 19th, morning is your call. Offshore wind from the northeast at 6 mph, 6ft SSW swell with a 12-second period (823 energy). Very good, clean conditions.

The standout session overall? It’s a toss-up between Monday morning, July 6th, and Sunday morning, July 12th, but I’d lean toward Monday, July 6th, for that early glass with building swell. The water is a touch cooler than average, but that clean SW groundswell is hard to beat.

Crowds at Oyster Bay are “sometimes” an issue, so on those glassy mornings, get in early.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
0
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
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3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
11
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.9
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
323
910
961
1047
1359
1220
1313
1892
2771
2943
3960
3781
5367
4574
3744
2622
1435
1045
819
430
359
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NNW
15
E
15
W
25
W
5
SSW
5
NNW
35
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
10
NE
30
E
30
ENE
20
ENE
35
W
65
W
40
SSW
35
SW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:10AM1.30m
7:46PM1.42m
8:00AM1.21m
8:38PM1.37m
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
Low Tide
1:15AM0.38m
1:19PM0.31m
2:04AM0.42m
2:06PM0.38m
3:06AM0.46m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.47m
4:28PM0.50m
5:49AM0.44m
5:58PM0.48m
7:05AM0.35m
7:17PM0.39m
8:06AM0.24m
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thunderstorm
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
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5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
3
1
2
4
1
14
28
3
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
16
17
16
17
17
16
15
15
14
14
15
16
17
17
16
15
16
Feels °C
16
16
16
16
11
15
16
10
10
13
9
9
9
13
12
10
15
17
10
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
11
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
0.7
SSW
18
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.9
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
323
910
961
1047
1359
1220
1313
1892
280
2943
3960
3781
5367
4574
3744
2622
1435
1045
819
430
359
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.9
SW
16
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
1.3
SE
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
116
204
176
118
67
48
37
17
8
381
8
10
8
7
7
145
3
3
427
159
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
11
1
S
7
Energy kJ
166
5
1
1
8
8
17
8
8
11
10
12
3
109
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
5
3
SW
13
0.8
E
4
1
E
6
2.3
SE
7
2.3
ESE
8
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
80
2771
22
59
569
591
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
1
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
47
2
22
4
0
22
132
22
22
22
19
23
189
132
47
77
132
133
132
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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