Presleys Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Presleys Bay over the next 16 days.
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