Presleys Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 SAST
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Presleys Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Presleys Bay sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Presleys Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Presleys Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Presleys Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
1
!
!
!
!
4
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
!
3
2
!
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
2.3
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
SSW
12
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.4
SW
8
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
3
SW
12
1.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2876
1974
1510
5605
4649
5417
3794
2129
1319
711
324
218
273
734
656
494
2613
636
2121
4201
2083
Wind (km/h)
20
W
40
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
10
NW
5
SW
10
NE
15
N
5
NNE
5
NNE
30
WSW
10
N
5
N
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
35
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:12AM1.30m
6:45PM1.21m
6:52AM1.20m
7:44PM1.13m
7:55AM1.10m
9:18PM1.10m
9:42AM1.05m
11:00PM1.16m
11:26AM1.10m
00:07AM1.30m
12:32PM1.21m
00:56AM1.45m
1:21PM1.33m
Low Tide
00:05AM0.45m
12:31PM0.42m
00:47AM0.56m
1:19PM0.51m
1:49AM0.66m
2:31PM0.58m
3:34AM0.70m
4:09PM0.59m
5:21AM0.62m
5:31PM0.52m
6:28AM0.48m
6:30PM0.41m
7:17AM0.33m
7:17PM0.29m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
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5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
1
Temp °C
19
21
21
19
21
22
18
21
22
18
25
26
23
24
24
23
28
29
26
19
20
15
13
14
10
14
16
14
19
19
16
23
25
20
21
22
20
24
23
19
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
9
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
2876
1974
757
3967
3541
4690
3794
2129
1319
711
324
111
188
734
656
494
711
636
20
8
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
ENE
8
1.1
ESE
10
1
SSE
16
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
15
1
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
10
8
6
241
559
50
29
14
13
12
54
218
71
96
38
126
82
213
5
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SE
20
0.8
ESE
10
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
N
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
17
98
116
43
66
24
38
1
18
42
60
39
23
14
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
3
0.6
W
4
2.3
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
SSW
12
4
S
12
0.7
ENE
5
1
ENE
7
1.4
SW
8
0.7
WNW
4
0.8
NW
4
3
SW
12
0.3
WNW
3
2.3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
8
14
1510
5605
4649
5417
24
99
273
12
15
2613
1
2121
4201
2083
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
8
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
Distance (km)
5
192
227
227
227
204
5
0
276
0
13
13
60
0
0
0
13
0
195
1002
602
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
6
8
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
6
3
3
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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Information about the Presleys Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Presleys Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Presleys Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Presleys 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 (Presleys 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 Presleys 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.

Presleys Bay is 37 km (23 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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