Surf Forecasts:
Oyster Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we have to be straight with you – the next few days are looking pretty wild. For those wanting to get wet soon, you probably want to sit this one out unless you're a seasoned charger. The standout, and really the only window that looks good for a proper paddle, is a solid week away.
The only spot we're looking at is Oyster Bay. It's a sandbar setup that's exposed, but it doesn't break all that often. To start the run, Wednesday the 26th, there's serious size rolling in. We're talking a solid 10 ft of SSW groundswell packing a punch. The winds are cross-off, so it'll look clean, but mate, that's expert-only territory. It's way too gnarly for the average surfer. The water is at 61°, which is a massive 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that's a proper winter chill, don't forget your hood.
Thursday the 27th drops a bit, with 7 ft to 6 ft from the SSW, but the scores are low and it's described as marginal. Not worth a paddle. Friday the 28th morning is interesting. We get 4 ft from the S with a clean 11-second period and a gentle offshore from the NNE. This is the first sniff of something rideable, but it's not a standout.
Then things go pear-shaped. From Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the first week of September, it's messy. The winds howl from the west and southwest, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. We get a couple of days of flat dribble, then it kicks back up on Tuesday the 1st with a massive 13 ft SW swell, but it's blown to pieces. A few days later it gets even bigger – 20 ft on the 3rd and 18 ft on the 4th with gale force winds. Forget about surfing, that's kite-surfing weather if you're game, but for a paddle? No way.
Now, if you're still reading and have some patience, here's your window. Monday, September 7th is the pick of the fortnight. Oyster Bay wakes up. The forecast shows a clean 4 ft groundswell rolling in from the SW with a lovely long 14-second period. The real kicker is the morning wind: a gentle offshore from the NE. That's glassy, clean conditions. The report calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The size is manageable for a good intermediate but won't be massive. The longer period from the SW works well here. With the offshore wind, this is the day to circle on the calendar. It gets a bit crowded here sometimes, so expect a few mates out.
The following days fade out into small, choppy junk again, with winds turning cross-onshore. There's another uptick in size on the 10th (10 ft to 13 ft), but again it's showing cross-onshore and onshore wind, so that's a no-go.
So, the long and short of it: the next week is a write-off for a good paddle. The only true standout is that window on Monday the 7th of September. It's a one-day wonder, but with those conditions, it'll be worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4343 | 1817 | 1392 | 1100 | 722 | 418 | 344 | 433 | 272 | 237 | 242 | 155 | 485 | 1206 | 851 | 81 | 650 | 1590 | 3254 | 7417 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:09PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.52m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:42AM1.59m | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | S 11 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
4343 | 1817 | 1392 | 1100 | 551 | 379 | 344 | 433 | 272 | 237 | 242 | 406 | 458 | 1206 | 851 | 743 | 650 | 1590 | 3254 | 7417 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | E 8 | WSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 10 | E 11 | S 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
357 | 98 | 533 | 94 | 722 | 418 | 284 | 220 | 256 | 206 | 255 | 155 | 90 | 60 | 85 | 81 | 73 | 51 | 50 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | — |
— | — | 83 | 94 | 77 | 153 | 213 | 123 | 219 | 164 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | WSW 4 | W 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
97 | 495 | 856 | 487 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 28 | 27 | 554 | 485 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 132 | 47 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 22 | 133 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
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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.











