Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
18.5° C
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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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s look at what’s comin’ down the line for Oyster Bay. This is a sandbar set-up that needs a specific swell angle to really work, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag.

The first real chance to paddle out hits Sunday, July 26 in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell rollin’ in from the southwest, with a solid 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light offshore from the NE at 6 mph, so the face will be smooth. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is pumping at 1520, which is solid. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, and it’s an intermediate affair, so don’t expect a party wave every set. The crowds are a possibility, so you might have some company if it’s the only game in town.

Now, Monday morning the 27th is a write-off – the wind’s howling onshore at 22 mph, lumpy as hell. The afternoon sees a big 10ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, full of energy (4708), but it’s too big for this break. It’ll be a closeout mess for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, the setup might be interesting, but for a stick, it’s a no-go. Tuesday the 28th is much the same story – big, powerful swell, but the wind is cross and the swell is too meaty.

The best of the bunch, the real standout, is Thursday morning, July 30. At 6ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, the wind is glassy – a dead calm N at 3 mph. That’s the cleanest you’ll see it. The energy is still decent at 1857, and for a sandbar that’s inconsistent, a glassy morning like this is a gift. Get on it early.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a struggle. Friday the 31st is clean but small, with a 5ft swell and a fresh cross-offshore wind that’ll keep it bumpy. The weekend (August 1) drops to a short-period 8-second E windswell, 6ft to 7ft, and the wind is howling at 19-22 mph – not worth the drive.

Then, a glimmer: Sunday, August 2, morning. A 6ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, energy at 2952, and a gentle offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. This is another standout, but it’s a long-range call, so less certain. The long period will mean it’s better for this sandbar than a beach break, but the sets will be wide apart.

After that, Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th is a washout of strong winds and messy, lumpy conditions. Thursday the 6th sees a massive 20ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 30407 – that’s a monster. It’s way too big for this break, and the wind is howling. Same goes for Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th with 13ft and 12ft swells – all too big, with strong onshore or cross winds. The second week is a big, angry ocean with very little that’s rideable for a paddle surfer.

So, to sum it up: your best bets are Thursday morning, July 30 for the glassy clean conditions, and Sunday morning, August 2 for the long-period groundswell with offshore wind. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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765
1150
4687
6486
3805
3029
2110
1387
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946
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721
537
341
362
488
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
30
W
35
WSW
15
SW
25
SE
30
ESE
30
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ENE
25
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High Tide
2:26PM1.22m
2:31AM1.33m
3:01PM1.32m
3:06AM1.41m
3:32PM1.43m
3:36AM1.49m
4:02PM1.51m
4:06AM1.53m
4:30PM1.58m
4:34AM1.56m
4:58PM1.62m
5:03AM1.55m
5:27PM1.64m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.48m
8:51AM0.33m
9:01PM0.39m
9:21AM0.24m
9:33PM0.30m
9:49AM0.16m
10:04PM0.24m
10:17AM0.10m
10:33PM0.20m
10:44AM0.07m
11:03PM0.18m
11:11AM0.06m
11:34PM0.18m
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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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