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Oyster Bay Surf Forecast
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Oyster Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Oyster Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 7th May) | 23ft (7.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Sun night, gales from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
12027 | 10661 | 8517 | 5915 | 5934 | 4467 | 2357 | 1665 | 771 | 386 | 444 | 40 | 3599 | 4243 | 905 | 14 | 7409 | 9875 | 7544 | 3978 | 1590 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:51PM1.18m | 6:56AM1.16m | 7:54PM1.12m | 8:03AM1.07m | 9:26PM1.11m | 9:48AM1.04m | 10:56PM1.18m | 11:22AM1.10m | 11:58PM1.31m | 12:25PM1.21m | 00:46AM1.46m | 1:15PM1.33m | 1:30AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.43m | 00:52AM0.58m | 1:24PM0.51m | 2:02AM0.66m | 2:39PM0.57m | 3:46AM0.67m | 4:09PM0.56m | 5:19AM0.58m | 5:24PM0.50m | 6:21AM0.44m | 6:22PM0.40m | 7:09AM0.29m | 7:10PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
11 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 12 | WSW 11 | ESE 12 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | — | 91 | 8517 | 5915 | 5934 | 4467 | 2357 | 1665 | 771 | 355 | 928 | 5770 | 3599 | 24 | 1994 | 14 | — | — | 7544 | 3978 | 1590 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 12 | E 9 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 241 | 241 | 209 | 666 | 821 | 726 | 526 | 386 | 444 | 34 | 39 | 7 | 905 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 230 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 13 | E 9 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 152 | 318 | 119 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 23 | 170 | 40 | 6 | 24 | 367 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | NW 3 | WSW 9 | — | NNW 4 | SW 11 | — | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12027 | 10661 | — | 711 | 511 | 20 | — | — | 24 | 7 | 1569 | — | 26 | 4243 | — | 5250 | 7409 | 9875 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 249 | 22 | 134 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 171 | 0 | 186 | 369 | 14 | 134 | 318 | 171 | 469 | 443 | 171 | 134 | 22 | 0 |
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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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