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Pringle Bay Surf Forecast
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Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.1° 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 (May 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pringle Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 13th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | |
3923 | 3168 | 2783 | 4277 | 3405 | 2243 | 1396 | 813 | 1041 | 2613 | 2384 | 1638 | 1083 | 799 | 476 | 634 | 928 | 1002 | 1053 | 779 | 624 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:55AM1.19m | 00:11AM1.40m | 12:45PM1.30m | 00:56AM1.52m | 1:30PM1.41m | 1:40AM1.62m | 2:14PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.67m | 2:57PM1.54m | 3:09AM1.69m | 3:41PM1.56m | 3:55AM1.65m | 4:27PM1.53m | 4:43AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.40m | 6:39AM0.25m | 6:43PM0.30m | 7:22AM0.12m | 7:29PM0.22m | 8:05AM0.02m | 8:13PM0.14m | 8:47AM-0.03m | 8:59PM0.10m | 9:31AM-0.04m | 9:45PM0.10m | 10:16AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 3923 | 3168 | 2783 | 4277 | 3405 | 2243 | 1396 | 813 | 755 | 2613 | 2384 | 1638 | 1083 | 799 | 476 | 634 | 928 | 1002 | 1053 | 779 | 624 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | S 14 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 988 | 1272 | 750 | 593 | 701 | 1041 | 524 | 1762 | 1487 | 830 | 544 | 361 | 235 | 188 | 102 | 90 | 103 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | W 20 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | SSE 14 | S 10 | — | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 31 | 81 | 433 | 559 | 711 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 104 | 48 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3321 | 2375 | 2024 | 1351 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 97 | 186 | 196 | 167 | 163 | 89 | 84 | 168 | 612 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 38 | 198 | 198 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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