Surf Forecasts:
Pringle Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, let’s break down what’s coming for Pringle Bay.
The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday afternoon, the 30th of July. A 5ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (732). Water temp is about 59°F, which is normal for the season. It’s a clean, friendly wave for beginners.
Friday the 31st is looking good. The swell drops to around 4ft from the SW, with a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (429 in the morning, 584 in the afternoon). Clean, fun lines are on the menu.
Saturday the 1st of August is the early standout. Morning glass. Zero wind. A 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period and energy at 721 (moderate). The afternoon keeps it clean with a light offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph. The water is glassy. You might see a few other folks out, but it’s worth it.
Sunday the 2nd is a mixed bag. The morning is blown out, but Sunday afternoon turns glassy again with a light S breeze at 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, 12 seconds, and energy is 720 (moderate). Another clean session.
Monday the 3rd of August is a big standout. Glassy conditions all day. The morning delivers a 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with energy jumping to 1554 (strong). By the afternoon, it’s 7ft from the SW, 13 seconds, and energy at 1623 (strong). This is a serious step up in power. Very good conditions for the intermediate and above crew.
The wind shifts onshore Tuesday the 4th, and by Wednesday the 5th, we’ve got a 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but a 19 mph onshore wind from the NNW. The energy is massive (5474 and 5508), but it’s all blown out. Better for kite-surfing.
Thursday the 6th of August is the big one for experts. The morning is glassy with a 10ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and energy at 5895 (very strong). The afternoon is a monster: 13ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the S at 6 mph. Energy hits 8154 (very strong). This is heavy, powerful groundswell. For a sheltered point, the walls will be clean and solid, but the beach breaks will be a mess. Experts only.
The rest of the second week is a washout. From Sunday the 9th through Friday the 14th, the swell is huge (7ft to 20ft), with onshore winds from the NW, W, and NNW. The energy is off the charts, but the conditions are poor to marginal. The only exception might be the afternoon of Saturday the 8th, with a 12ft SW swell and a strong offshore wind at 16 mph, but it’s a marginal call.
Your best bets: Saturday the 1st of August for glassy, fun waves. Monday the 3rd of August for good size and glassy conditions. Thursday the 6th of August for the big, expert-level groundswell with clean wind. Everything after that is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 732 | 600 | 416 | 361 | 250 | 581 | 494 | 501 | 527 | 488 | 609 | 1554 | 1623 | 1082 | 604 | 415 | 1610 | 5459 | 5343 | 4916 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.50m | 4:09AM1.45m | 4:33PM1.54m | 4:40AM1.44m | 5:02PM1.55m | 5:12AM1.41m | 5:33PM1.54m | 5:47AM1.36m | 6:08PM1.49m | 6:26AM1.29m | 6:47PM1.43m | 7:13AM1.20m | 7:37PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:19AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:46PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | 12:25PM0.29m | 1:08AM0.32m | 1:09PM0.39m | 2:06AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 732 | 600 | 416 | 361 | 135 | 581 | 494 | 501 | 527 | 488 | 609 | 1554 | 1623 | 1082 | 604 | 415 | 1610 | 5459 | 5343 | 4916 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 78 | 250 | 128 | 134 | 120 | 96 | 232 | 61 | 78 | 65 | 40 | 39 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 18 | — | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 215 | 12 | — | 15 | 6 | 85 | 78 | — | — | — | 10 | 24 | 77 | — | — | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 53 | 126 | 103 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 15 | 165 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 135 | 42 | 7 |
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