Pringle Bay surf break

Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 09 Apr 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
18.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th 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 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
5
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
2.4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121615141313131312121111141313121213131616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)542737202716801200119710531006748650437311297767946110015605720553882488517
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SSE
15
N
15
W
10
S
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SE
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
W
25
WNW
25
NW
15
SSW
20
SE
30
SE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
0.97
8:35AM
0.96
10:21PM
0.99
10:48AM
0.99
11:42PM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:24PM
0.60
2:06AM
0.71
3:22PM
0.64
4:50AM
0.69
5:16PM
0.58
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:27--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----111---------3---
Temp. °C262626262223212019191918191920202118161817
Feels °C (?)262526242223232019181817191921161715121212
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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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