Oyster Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.20° S 24.83° E

Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Oyster Bay sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start in Oyster Bay. The first few days are a write-off – Wednesday the 15th is a mess with onshore winds and choppy water, and the energy is weak (355). So we’ve got a couple of days of nothing before the real action kicks in.

Thursday the 16th morning is where things get interesting, but it’s a big one. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is huge (3236). The wind is cross-shore, which is okay, but this swell is too big for the break. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it’s pushing the limits. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 8ft, but still mean and choppy.

Friday the 17th is more of the same – big, powerful, and messy. That 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period is still pumping, but the wind is cross-on and it’s choppy. Not for the faint of heart.

Saturday the 18th morning sees a drop in size to 3ft, with clean conditions and a nice cross-off breeze from the NE. The energy is moderate (541). It’s a bit small, but clean. The afternoon is a little bigger at 4ft, but wind is light and cross-on, so it’s not perfect.

Sunday the 19th is a complete write-off – strong winds and messy, lumpy conditions. Don’t bother.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Monday the 20th afternoon is a standout. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell (12-second period), clean conditions with a cross-off breeze from the east, and the energy is solid (1753). The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I agree. The wave quality is there, and the wind is working for us. This is the best session on offer, no doubt.

Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 24th sees a relentless run of massive swells – 10ft to 15ft – with long periods (14-16 seconds). The energy is huge (over 4000). This is all for experts only, and the wind is often cross-on or choppy, so it’s not the best quality. The waves will be powerful and heavy, but the shape might be messy.

Friday the 24th morning is a bit better – 10ft, clean, cross-off wind from the NNW. The energy is still massive (3989). This is a window for the brave, but it’s still big.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th has some smaller windows. The 26th afternoon is glassy with a 10ft S swell, but it’s still big. The 27th sees 10ft SE swells with clean winds, but again, big.

The last few days of July into August are a mix of big swells and onshore winds, with the 29th and 30th being too messy or too big to really enjoy.

The standout is Monday the 20th afternoon. That’s your window. Clean, solid, and for the experienced crew. The rest of the run is dwarfed by the sheer size, with only short windows of clean conditions for the brave.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tue
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
SW
11
1.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.3
S
11
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
11
3
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
211
320
1001
3095
2221
1607
2124
1535
548
192
375
504
341
2316
1455
1849
1600
1072
6578
7635
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
30
WSW
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
25
W
15
W
10
ESE
35
ENE
20
NE
5
W
30
W
45
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40
WSW
20
WNW
15
NE
15
E
20
W
20
W
10
SW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
4:09AM1.65m
4:38PM1.69m
4:51AM1.64m
5:19PM1.71m
5:31AM1.58m
5:59PM1.68m
6:09AM1.48m
6:38PM1.60m
6:47AM1.37m
7:17PM1.50m
7:26AM1.25m
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.11m
10:24AM-0.00m
10:48PM0.09m
11:03AM-0.00m
11:30PM0.12m
11:40AM0.04m
00:11AM0.18m
12:17PM0.11m
00:52AM0.27m
12:52PM0.22m
1:32AM0.38m
1:29PM0.35m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
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7:24
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5:28
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Temp °C
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17
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16
16
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15
16
Feels °C
12
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12
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9
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16
12
14
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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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