Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Oyster Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Sunday and Monday are a mess with onshore wind and sloppy, weak surf – you wouldn't want to bother. The water's sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so you'll want a decent suit.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday, the 21st of July. That morning is a beauty. A solid 6ft groundswell from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds, rolling in under glassy conditions. The energy is pumping (1658), and the waves will have real power. This is a standout session for experienced surfers, as the swell is starting to get a bit meaty. The break is a sandbar and it's inconsistent, so you'll need some patience, but when a set comes through, it'll be well worth the wait. It can get a crowd here sometimes, so get there early.

Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is another cracker. We've got a 7ft SW swell (12 seconds) and it's glassy again. The wave energy is strong (1696). This is the pick of the week for a cleaner, more manageable wave than Tuesday's longer-period sets. But by Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it all turns to slop, so make the most of the morning.

After that, things get raw. Thursday and Friday the swell climbs, but it arrives with a brutal cross-onshore wind. The swell is huge, but it's just not rideable for paddle surfing. Saturday the 25th is still too big and a bit bumpy. You'd be better off with a kite for this stretch.

Now, there's a bit of a gap. The middle of the second week looks tricky with strong onshore winds for a few days in a row. The good news is we get a window on Sunday the 26th of July. The swell has dropped to a manageable 6ft from the SW, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off. It's a bit smaller, but the conditions will be much cleaner.

Then we have a real promise for the end of the run. The 31st of July and the 1st of August are showing some serious size. We're looking at a 13ft+ swell from the ESE, but the kicker is it's coming in with light offshore or glassy conditions. The energy figures are massive (over 3000 and 4000). This is a classic "too big for this spot" situation though. The wind is perfect, but the sheer volume of water will probably make Oyster Bay a washing machine. For the experienced crew who know how to handle a heavy, closed-out sandbar, it'll be a spectacle, but it's not a beginner's day out.

In short, the first week's standout is Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning for clean, powerful surf. The second week offers a small window of clean surf on the 26th, but the real headlines at the end of July are for the huge, clean swell that will be a challenge even for the experts.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
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SW
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1.7
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12
1.2
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12
1.9
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1.5
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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440
361
407
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425
1377
2378
2207
1474
1229
540
736
1987
9200
7288
4401
3716
3788
3003
1863
Wind (km/h)
15
W
40
WSW
40
W
20
W
15
SW
10
WNW
5
NE
15
E
15
NE
5
NW
35
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40
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30
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10
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10
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SW
10
WNW
15
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:17PM1.50m
7:26AM1.25m
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
8:45PM1.24m
9:11AM1.03m
9:52PM1.14m
10:52AM0.97m
11:31PM1.10m
12:39PM1.01m
00:55AM1.14m
1:43PM1.11m
1:51AM1.23m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.22m
1:32AM0.38m
1:29PM0.35m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:11AM0.58m
3:06PM0.61m
4:33AM0.64m
4:38PM0.68m
6:18AM0.62m
6:31PM0.66m
7:31AM0.54m
7:41PM0.58m
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Temp °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.

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