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Oyster Bay Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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Oyster Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
480 | 590 | 300 | 689 | 734 | 665 | 374 | 251 | 173 | 145 | 255 | 581 | 437 | 481 | 596 | 618 | 509 | 1304 | 1223 | 3053 | 1737 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:51AM1.51m | 6:26PM1.44m | 6:43AM1.36m | 7:25PM1.35m | 7:44AM1.22m | 8:37PM1.29m | 9:02AM1.11m | 10:00PM1.27m | 10:32AM1.08m | 11:16PM1.29m | 11:50AM1.11m | 00:16AM1.34m | 12:48PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:41PM0.22m | 12:08PM0.19m | 00:36AM0.34m | 1:00PM0.31m | 1:41AM0.46m | 2:01PM0.41m | 3:03AM0.54m | 3:15PM0.48m | 4:35AM0.56m | 4:36PM0.51m | 5:52AM0.51m | 5:46PM0.49m | 6:48AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:21 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 217 | 241 | 300 | 118 | 69 | 464 | 374 | 251 | 173 | 93 | 255 | 581 | 437 | 481 | 596 | 618 | 509 | 1304 | 1223 | 3053 | 1737 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 480 | 138 | 190 | 55 | 81 | 120 | 175 | 141 | 108 | 101 | 38 | 87 | 58 | 37 | 18 | 79 | 208 | 67 | 47 | 38 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | WSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 118 | 37 | 96 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 10 | 43 | 14 | 145 | 63 | 16 | 65 | 37 | 77 | 10 | 76 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | W 4 | — | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 408 | 590 | 233 | 689 | 734 | 665 | — | 4 | — | 31 | 459 | 195 | 145 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 9 | 23 | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 132 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 79 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 132 | 132 |
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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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