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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 7 pm Wednesday 27 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
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Oyster Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 (May 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | |
3964 | 4169 | 5597 | 5672 | 3813 | 3051 | 2233 | 1417 | 1173 | 761 | 1058 | 990 | 723 | 471 | 439 | 1387 | 1243 | 19 | 489 | 616 | 1005 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:42AM1.44m | 2:10PM1.31m | 2:17AM1.47m | 2:44PM1.36m | 2:51AM1.49m | 3:17PM1.40m | 3:24AM1.50m | 3:49PM1.42m | 3:56AM1.49m | 4:22PM1.42m | 4:28AM1.47m | 4:55PM1.40m | 5:00AM1.43m | 5:30PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.30m | 8:05PM0.37m | 8:37AM0.25m | 8:40PM0.33m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:14PM0.30m | 9:39AM0.20m | 9:47PM0.29m | 10:10AM0.20m | 10:20PM0.31m | 10:42AM0.22m | 10:54PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — |
 | 5:20 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
— | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 8 | S 8 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 3964 | 4169 | 5597 | 5672 | 3813 | 3051 | 2233 | 1417 | 1173 | 761 | 1058 | 990 | 723 | 471 | 439 | 1387 | 1243 | 19 | 489 | 403 | 1005 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 27 | 70 | 111 | 142 | 117 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 30 | 11 | 661 | 70 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | S 13 | — | E 8 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 67 | — | 14 | — | 11 | 53 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 6 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 12 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 229 | 92 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 124 | 162 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 131 | 1994 | — | 616 | 646 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 189 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 171 | 641 |
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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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