Pringle Bay surf break

Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 30 May 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
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Pringle Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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 Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.9
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
3
WSW
11
3
SW
10
2.1
S
8
1.9
SW
13
3
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.3
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
899
808
734
604
860
1481
2056
1462
616
1182
989
976
848
813
764
622
568
445
478
435
435
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
0
W
5
S
5
W
0
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
NNE
20
NW
25
WNW
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
on
on
High Tide
2:56AM1.41m
3:25PM1.36m
3:30AM1.40m
3:59PM1.36m
4:04AM1.37m
4:34PM1.34m
4:38AM1.33m
5:10PM1.31m
5:14AM1.28m
5:48PM1.29m
5:52AM1.23m
6:31PM1.26m
6:36AM1.17m
7:18PM1.24m
Low Tide
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.32m
9:48AM0.21m
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:36PM0.36m
10:54AM0.27m
11:13PM0.40m
11:29AM0.31m
11:52PM0.45m
12:06PM0.35m
00:37AM0.49m
12:48PM0.40m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:42
5:42
5:42
5:40
5:40
2
2
1
Temp °C
17
19
20
17
17
18
17
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
13
14
16
15
15
17
15
18
19
16
17
17
16
12
9
8
7
6
7
7
7
7
10
12
12
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.9
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
11
3
SW
10
1.5
W
10
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
899
808
734
604
860
1481
1600
1462
477
1182
925
772
494
357
308
194
568
445
478
435
435
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
10
1
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.8
SW
10
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
3
5
5
17
17
12
12
182
235
82
55
35
18
19
18
129
309
406
335
274
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
W
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
3
3
5
5
6
56
9
165
64
16
25
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
3
WSW
11
0.1
SE
8
2.1
S
8
2.1
SSE
8
3
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.3
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
19
2056
2
616
491
989
976
848
813
764
622
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
4
19
63
303
15
229
1065
15
198
55
4
4
0
4
4
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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