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Lat Long: 31.86° S 29.27° E

Presleys Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Presleys Bay sea temperature is
20.4°C
1.3° 

Presleys Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Presleys Bay surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,976 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Presleys Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 9th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 10th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
5
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
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SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
2.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.3
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
2.5
ENE
7
3.5
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3
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
352
299
326
213
784
383
216
422
1242
769
340
1192
1249
986
454
740
1540
1374
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
SSW
10
S
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
S
15
S
15
WSW
25
SW
35
SSW
20
S
10
SE
15
ENE
15
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
00:08AM1.13m
12:41PM1.37m
1:05AM1.25m
1:26PM1.49m
1:47AM1.36m
2:02PM1.58m
2:22AM1.44m
2:34PM1.64m
2:54AM1.51m
3:04PM1.66m
3:24AM1.54m
3:33PM1.65m
3:53AM1.55m
Low Tide
6:12AM0.48m
7:06PM0.42m
7:05AM0.37m
7:46PM0.30m
7:45AM0.28m
8:19PM0.21m
8:20AM0.21m
8:49PM0.14m
8:51AM0.17m
9:17PM0.10m
9:21AM0.15m
9:44PM0.09m
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Feels °C
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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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