Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.6° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,713 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 19th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 24th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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(10 max)
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2
1
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0
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0
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
8
1.4
SW
9
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
940
695
672
1441
2073
1619
1092
724
522
355
217
424
383
273
198
408
297
2547
3898
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
SE
5
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
30
E
25
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
20
ESE
30
ENE
40
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:53AM0.94m
9:03PM0.94m
12:14PM0.95m
00:27AM1.01m
1:11PM1.10m
1:15AM1.15m
1:42PM1.26m
1:47AM1.29m
2:08PM1.42m
2:16AM1.42m
2:34PM1.56m
2:45AM1.52m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.67m
2:03PM0.76m
4:55AM0.74m
6:21PM0.75m
6:52AM0.62m
7:17PM0.61m
7:27AM0.47m
7:48PM0.46m
7:55AM0.33m
8:16PM0.32m
8:21AM0.21m
8:43PM0.18m
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6:15
6:13
6:11
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6:09
6:07
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6:13
6:14
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6:17
 mm
6
1
Temp °C
17
16
19
18
19
19
18
20
20
19
27
30
23
17
17
18
17
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Feels °C
11
14
17
17
18
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18
19
18
17
26
29
23
13
15
18
13
12
11
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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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