Pringle Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Pringle Bay.

Right, we’ve got a slow start to this run. The first couple of days are pretty flat, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The real action starts on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th – that’s your window.

Thursday the 6th is where things get real. You’re lookin’ at a solid 12ft south-west swell, with a long period around 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, heaps of power. The wind’s offshore from the SE, a moderate breeze, and it’s clean. The combined energy is high (3923). This is for experienced surfers only – 12ft is no joke. Water temp is 60°, about average for the time of year.

Friday the 7th is the absolute gem of the whole forecast. Same size, 12ft, but the swell direction is dead-on from the SW, and the period stretches to 15 seconds – very long period groundswell. Wind swings to the SW at just 3 mph and goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s as clean as it gets. Combined energy hits 5020, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day. Just remember, with that long period, it’ll hold up straighter, so the point and reef setup at Pringle Bay is where you wanna be.

Saturday the 8th still has swell, but it’s a step down. Morning winds are onshore from the NW, a bit lumpy. The afternoon shows 13ft of SW swell (still long at 14s) with a light cross-shore breeze. Combined energy is huge at 6516, but it’s marginal. Big and messy, and the crowd is sometimes there – you need to know what you’re doing.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Near gale offshore winds from the SE – 31–34 mph – make paddling out near impossible. There’s 10–8ft swell, but you won’t enjoy it.

Monday the 10th is similar – strong to near gale offshore winds, 10ft SE windswell with a short 8-second period. That’s more for the kite crew. Paddle surfing? Forget it.

Tuesday the 11th drops to 4–5ft, clean wind but poor surf quality. Not worth it.

Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th is mixed – onshore winds, marginal conditions. Swell sits around 5–6ft with moderate periods. The afternoon of the 13th has a light cross-shore and 6ft SW swell – a possible sneaky session, but nothing special.

Friday the 14th shows some life – clean offshore wind from the SE, 5ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. Combined energy is low (925), but it’s clean and easy. Good for a beginner. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore.

Saturday the 15th is more mixed – light cross-onshore, 7ft swell, but only marginal.

Sunday the 16th is another good little window. Morning is glassy with 6ft WSW swell – calm, clean, and very surfable. The afternoon has a gentle offshore and 6ft swell. The crowd is sometimes there, but it’s a solid option for a relaxed session.

From Monday the 17th, it’s downhill. Onshore winds, building to strong cross-onshore by Tuesday the 18th, with 8ft swell and messy conditions. The last few days are just poor.

The best on offer is Friday the 7th – glassy 12ft long-period groundswell. Thursday the 6th is your backup for a big, clean, offshore day. Sunday the 16th is a quieter, cleaner option. The rest is mostly a miss.

Rusty.

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