Pringle Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the crystal ball for Pringle Bay. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in the next couple of weeks.

Alright, the first thing to note is that we’ve got a big ol’ gap to start with. The opening weekend is a write-off, with strong winds and choppy, messy conditions. It’s not until Monday morning, the 10th of August, that we see something worth paddling out for. The pattern then shifts through a few days of solid, clean swell, before a bit of a lull and then a fantastic finish to the forecast period.

So, the standout window is definitely the middle of the week, from the 12th of August onwards. The real cream of the crop is Wednesday afternoon, the 12th. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the southwest, and with a 18-second period, that’s a proper groundswell with some serious energy (combined energy of 2286). The wind is a gentle breeze from the ESE, keeping it clean and lined up. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a ripper session for the experienced surfer.

Then Thursday the 13th delivers another cracker. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period, and the wind is barely a whisper from the ENE. The wave energy is pumping (3999), and the conditions are set for a big, clean day. The afternoon cleans up even more with a gentle offshore breeze from the SE, making for some fantastic, groomed waves. These two days are the ones to circle on the calendar.

Now, look out for the Sunday the 23rd of August, which is a long way off but looks promising. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period building for the morning, and the wind is light and variable. Then, unbelievably, the afternoon is forecast to be glassy with a 12ft SW swell. The wave energy is massive (3868). If this holds, it’s an epic, clean, powerful day for the experienced crew only. The size is definitely for experts only.

A couple of other things to note. On Monday afternoon the 17th of August, it goes completely glassy with a 6ft WSW swell. That’s a rare, clean, and fun afternoon for all levels. And on the 16th, the Sunday morning has a gentle offshore and a 7ft SW swell, which is a solid, clean option.

The crowds at Pringle Bay can get busy sometimes, so on the best days, be prepared to share the waves. It’s a sheltered spot, so it needs a good SW swell to really fire, and when it comes together like this, it’s worth the wait.

Alright, that’s the long-range picture. Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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