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Lat Long: 31.86° S 29.27° E

Presleys Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Presleys Bay sea temperature is
20.6°C
1.1° 

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 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Presleys Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 6th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 9th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 16th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
2.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.8
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.3
SSW
12
2.5
ENE
7
3
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8
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8
1.8
E
9
1.6
E
9
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E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
213
706
391
400
437
1110
894
309
1070
1561
1200
519
651
1082
1289
476
373
417
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
E
25
NE
35
ENE
40
NE
15
NNE
15
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
4:02PM1.62m
4:21AM1.52m
Low Tide
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
9:51AM0.16m
10:12PM0.11m
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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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