
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryHeavy 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 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
269 | 213 | 706 | 391 | 400 | 437 | 1110 | 894 | 309 | 1070 | 1561 | 1200 | 519 | 651 | 1082 | 1289 | 476 | 373 | 417 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
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 | |||||||
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 27 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
269 | 213 | 186 | 391 | 243 | 73 | 379 | 51 | 309 | 1070 | 1561 | 1200 | 519 | 308 | 213 | 782 | 476 | 373 | 417 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
41 | — | — | 138 | 140 | 31 | 183 | — | 32 | 29 | 22 | — | 22 | — | 17 | 85 | 136 | 78 | 110 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
37 | — | — | — | 85 | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 56 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 6 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 3 | — | — |
— | 140 | 706 | 198 | 400 | 437 | 1110 | 894 | 173 | — | — | 37 | 140 | 651 | 1082 | 1289 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 412 | 124 | 5 | 602 | 124 | 0 | 227 | 434 | 490 | 1004 | 986 | 63 | 271 | 602 | 60 | 44 | 15 | 0 |
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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.










