Pringle Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Pringle Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a flat, quiet start. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are pretty ordinary – small, weak swell around 2ft to 3ft, with a moderate combined wave energy (around 383 to 497). The water temp is about average for this time of year. There’s nothing worth paddling out for just yet, so sit tight.

Now, Thursday the 10th is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SW with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (combined energy of 2491). Wind is offshore from the SSE, so conditions should be clean. This is one for the experienced crew though; at over 8ft, it’s going to be pushing it for beginners. Pringle Bay is a sheltered beach and point setup, so that long period groundswell will wrap nicely around the point. Just be aware that with crowds possible, you might have some company.

Friday the 11th drops back a touch to 6ft, but the wind is howling offshore from the SE at 22 mph. It’s clean, but that fresh breeze makes paddling a mission. The energy is still solid (1236). Not the best for a casual session.

Saturday the 12th sees the swell bumping back up to 7ft to 8ft, with a long 14 to 16 second period. Combined energy is strong (1970 to 4608). Again, strong offshore winds from the SE keep it clean but tough to paddle into. This is expert territory.

Sunday the 13th morning is a gem – glassy conditions with light WNW wind, and a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 2542. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a shorter period 10ft S swell and cross-off wind. Still clean, but that size and period drop makes it less appealing.

From Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th, it turns ugly. Onshore winds from the NNW and NW, strong gusts up to 28 mph, and messy, lumpy surf. Swell drops to 4ft then spikes to 7ft with a very long 24 second period, but the wind is just ruining it. Combined energy jumps to 5954 but it’s not surfable.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off for paddle surfing – 16ft of WSW swell with a 17 second period, onshore wind and rain. Combined energy is massive (14396 to 15459). This is more of a kite surfing setup than anything else. Only the bravest (or maddest) would even think about it.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th stay big – 12ft to 13ft, strong offshore winds, but the wind is so strong (28 mph) that paddling out is a battle. Combined energy is still very high (6566 to 6607). For experts only, and even then, it’s a mission.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 5ft to 7ft, with lighter offshore winds from the SE. Sunday the 20th morning is a standout – 7ft WSW swell at 14 seconds, combined energy of 1921, and light offshore breeze. Clean, consistent, and much more user-friendly.

Monday the 21st brings another pulse of 12ft SSW swell with a very long 16 second period. Combined energy is huge (10410). Offshore winds keep it clean, but again, it’s big and powerful. The following days settle down to 10ft and then 7ft, with moderate offshore winds, but by Wednesday the 23rd it’s dropping back to 4ft and cross-off winds.

The standout window is definitely Sunday the 13th morning with that glassy 7ft SW groundswell – that’s as good as it gets for experienced surfers. For the slightly smaller, more manageable session, Sunday the 20th morning with 7ft WSW and light offshore is the pick for those not wanting to get thrashed.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and don’t be a hero when it’s too big. Rusty out.

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