
Surf Forecasts:
Pringle Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 13,335 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with SW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2680 | 2006 | 1819 | 554 | 488 | 679 | 583 | 501 | 485 | 1537 | 1570 | 1567 | 834 | 1073 | 1059 | 869 | 777 | 10359 | 11023 | 10631 | 7844 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:01PM1.51m | 6:19AM1.35m | 6:52PM1.45m | 7:12AM1.24m | 7:46PM1.38m | 8:12AM1.14m | 8:44PM1.31m | 9:19AM1.07m | 9:45PM1.25m | 10:31AM1.05m | 10:49PM1.22m | 11:39AM1.07m | 11:48PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.13m | 00:18AM0.24m | 12:30PM0.22m | 1:14AM0.32m | 1:20PM0.32m | 2:14AM0.39m | 2:14PM0.42m | 3:20AM0.45m | 3:16PM0.50m | 4:28AM0.47m | 4:26PM0.55m | 5:33AM0.46m | 5:36PM0.56m | ||||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2680 | 2006 | 1819 | 554 | 488 | 679 | 583 | 501 | 485 | 1537 | 1570 | 1567 | 834 | 1073 | 1059 | 869 | 777 | 10359 | 11023 | 10631 | 7844 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | WSW 12 | E 10 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 15 | 362 | 333 | 94 | 30 | 110 | 242 | 37 | 16 | 11 | 373 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 264 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 326 | 220 | 142 | 91 | 23 | 80 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | SE 4 |
17 | 9 | 77 | 202 | 178 | 172 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 42 | 34 | 32 | 72 | — | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 19 |
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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.









