Pringle Bay surf break

Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 SAST
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Pringle Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pringle Bay sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pringle Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pringle Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 31st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
0
1
3
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
5
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141013141413121313121212111010101216141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12124125345351882110101245163270667840046234132273012138494519936012494
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
SSE
15
S
20
SE
35
SE
15
E
5
ESE
10
SE
10
NW
15
NW
20
WSW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
15
ESE
20
SE
25
S
20
SE
25
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
1.47
2:49AM
1.62
3:09PM
1.50
3:18AM
1.64
3:38PM
1.51
3:46AM
1.62
4:06PM
1.49
4:14AM
1.56
4:34PM
1.44
4:42AM
1.48
5:02PM
1.36
5:09AM
1.38
5:31PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38AM
0.10
8:42PM
0.13
9:08AM
0.06
9:12PM
0.11
9:36AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.12
10:03AM
0.06
10:07PM
0.16
10:29AM
0.12
10:34PM
0.22
10:55AM
0.19
11:01PM
0.30
11:22AM
0.29
11:29PM
0.40
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-6:40--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------43-----------
Temp. °C212221222222232526212219191918181917181917
Feels °C (?)212221201820242526212320191816151513131310
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Information about the Pringle Bay Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Pringle Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.

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