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Pringle Bay Surf Forecast
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Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 10 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pringle Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pringle Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4398 | 12541 | 11815 | 8449 | 7672 | 6656 | 4155 | 2310 | 2075 | 1720 | 1332 | 1074 | 1250 | 3650 | 8469 | 5006 | 2469 | 2735 | 3284 | 4021 | 3717 | 3082 | 3647 | 4365 | 3872 | 3992 | 3992 | 4243 | 3357 | 3475 | 2490 | 2393 | 1828 | 1918 | 1517 | 1323 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:26AM 1.43 | 3:57PM 1.44 | 4:02AM 1.45 | 4:32PM 1.49 | 4:39AM 1.45 | 5:08PM 1.52 | 5:17AM 1.42 | 5:46PM 1.53 | 5:58AM 1.37 | 6:26PM 1.51 | 6:44AM 1.30 | 7:11PM 1.46 | 7:37AM 1.22 | 8:05PM 1.39 | 8:43AM 1.14 | 9:10PM 1.32 | 10:04AM 1.10 | 10:30PM 1.29 | 11:31AM 1.13 | 11:51PM 1.30 | 12:45PM 1.21 | 1:01AM 1.36 | 1:45PM 1.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:25PM 0.31 | 9:44AM 0.15 | 10:02PM 0.27 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:39PM 0.24 | 10:51AM 0.12 | 11:18PM 0.23 | 11:27AM 0.14 | 11:59PM 0.24 | 12:04PM 0.19 | 12:44AM 0.27 | 12:46PM 0.26 | 1:34AM 0.31 | 1:36PM 0.35 | 2:35AM 0.36 | 2:38PM 0.44 | 3:50AM 0.39 | 3:59PM 0.50 | 5:14AM 0.39 | 5:31PM 0.49 | 6:31AM 0.33 | 6:50PM 0.42 | 7:32AM 0.24 | 7:52PM 0.32 | ||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tue 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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