
Surf Forecasts:
Oyster Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1756 | 2834 | 2233 | 2219 | 2049 | 1520 | 936 | 435 | 383 | 424 | 1004 | 1380 | 1380 | 1210 | 888 | 899 | 672 | 860 | 3768 | 5898 | 4834 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.56m | 6:33AM1.41m | 7:10PM1.49m | 7:22AM1.29m | 8:03PM1.42m | 8:17AM1.18m | 9:00PM1.34m | 9:22AM1.09m | 10:05PM1.27m | 10:40AM1.05m | 11:13PM1.24m | 11:57AM1.07m | 00:17AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.12m | 00:33AM0.27m | 12:46PM0.20m | 1:26AM0.37m | 1:32PM0.30m | 2:23AM0.46m | 2:23PM0.41m | 3:27AM0.52m | 3:22PM0.50m | 4:39AM0.55m | 4:32PM0.56m | 5:51AM0.54m | 5:47PM0.58m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1756 | 2834 | 2233 | 2219 | 2049 | 1520 | 936 | 435 | 383 | 424 | 1004 | 1380 | 1380 | 1210 | 888 | 899 | 672 | 860 | 3768 | 5898 | 4834 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 16 | E 7 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
1289 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 402 | 314 | 12 | 157 | 76 | 176 | 63 | 37 | 24 | 14 | 122 | 3 | 314 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | E 10 | E 6 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 72 | — | 2 | 62 | 108 | 78 | 42 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | — | 28 | 48 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 189 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 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.









