Surf Forecasts:
Pringle Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Pringle Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 27th is a write-off with onshore wind and messy surf, so you’re best off sitting that one out. The real action starts to stir on Friday morning, the 28th. We’ll see a clean 4ft S swell rolling in with glassy conditions, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. That’s a nice little window for a beginner-friendly session, but don’t expect it to last all day.
Saturday the 29th looks a bit trickier with a cross-shore breeze, but Sunday the 30th is where the first real standout sits. The morning brings a solid 8ft WSW groundswell, period up at 13 seconds, and clean cross-offshore winds. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong (2019), and this is excellent for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for learners. The water remains about average for the season. Sunday afternoon stays clean and similar in size, just a touch less energy.
We hit a rough patch from Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 3rd of September. Onshore winds blow hard, and the swell gets big and unruly. Tuesday the 1st is a total no-go with 22 mph onshore winds and 10ft+ swell. Wednesday the 2nd is a different beast – the swell jumps to 13ft with a 14-second period from the WSW, and the wind turns offshore, moderate at 16 mph. The combined energy is massive (6568), but this is a pure expert zone. The waves will be powerful and heavy, and the water temp is still normal for the area. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have huge swell (15ft to 16ft) but the wind is howling offshore at gale force, making it near impossible to paddle in. Not worth it.
The second week offers a glimmer. Saturday the 5th of September – the afternoon is glassy and clean, 16ft SE swell with light cross-offshore wind. The energy is through the roof (5322), but again, this is only for the most experienced. The water remains about average. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th get blown out again by onshore wind, and then the swell fades fast. Tuesday the 8th through Friday the 11th are all poor – small, choppy, or onshore junk. There’s a gap of almost no surfable options from the 8th onward.
So, the best on offer? Sunday the 30th of August is the pick for experienced surfers – clean, solid 8ft groundswell, and the wind is perfect. For the absolute standout, Wednesday the 2nd of September is a beast for experts only: 13ft WSW groundswell with offshore wind, but it’s a serious paddle. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, that’s the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 540 | 686 | 403 | 467 | 389 | 519 | 447 | 743 | 1247 | 817 | 1990 | 1751 | 1207 | 931 | 906 | 1655 | 2445 | 3511 | 6742 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:44AM1.43m | 3:05PM1.53m | 3:14AM1.49m | 3:33PM1.61m | 3:44AM1.52m | 4:01PM1.65m | 4:15AM1.52m | 4:31PM1.65m | 4:47AM1.49m | 5:02PM1.62m | 5:21AM1.43m | 5:37PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.08m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:48AM0.11m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:21AM0.18m | 11:54PM0.19m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 540 | 686 | 403 | 467 | 389 | 519 | 447 | 743 | 1247 | 817 | 1990 | 1751 | 1207 | 931 | 906 | 1655 | 2445 | 3511 | 6742 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 206 | 196 | 193 | 126 | 121 | 270 | 402 | 130 | 143 | 69 | 29 | 20 | 130 | 50 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SE 8 | WSW 11 | SE 9 | WSW 13 | SSE 14 | WSW 17 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 210 | 102 | 183 | 62 | 102 | 113 | 119 | 68 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 432 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 445 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 42 | 7 |
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