
Surf Forecasts:
Oyster Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2172 | 2601 | 2166 | 1381 | 1070 | 826 | 1319 | 4800 | 4474 | 4157 | 3907 | 2480 | 1327 | 996 | 689 | 959 | 868 | 1575 | 1386 | 1391 | 1001 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:34AM1.56m | 4:58PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:03PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
2172 | 2601 | 2166 | 1381 | 1070 | 826 | 1319 | 4800 | 4474 | 4157 | 3907 | 2480 | 1327 | 996 | 689 | 637 | 613 | 743 | 520 | 1391 | 1001 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
138 | 120 | 86 | 481 | 417 | 479 | 643 | 19 | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 613 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 423 | 355 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 55 | 33 | 8 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
— | — | 102 | 71 | 5 | — | 52 | — | 405 | 398 | 274 | 154 | 300 | 442 | 649 | 959 | 868 | 1575 | 1386 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 71 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 133 | 132 | 189 | 189 | 549 | 171 | 163 | 189 | 132 | 132 | 171 | 132 | 132 | 1 | 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.










