Pringle Bay surf break

Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 SAST
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Pringle Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pringle Bay sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Jan 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pringle Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 29th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
4
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121112121018161414131212121010131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2419168213419446856833063095404301341923501583918569303234161282203183
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
25
SE
40
SSE
20
ESE
20
S
25
S
20
SE
20
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
30
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
1.14
12:36PM
1.30
1:25AM
1.28
1:39PM
1.40
2:16AM
1.42
2:30PM
1.49
3:00AM
1.54
3:13PM
1.55
3:39AM
1.62
3:52PM
1.57
4:16AM
1.67
4:29PM
1.55
4:50AM
1.66
5:03PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23AM
0.48
7:12PM
0.29
7:33AM
0.35
8:05PM
0.18
8:26AM
0.23
8:49PM
0.08
9:11AM
0.13
9:28PM
0.02
9:52AM
0.07
10:04PM
-0.00
10:30AM
0.06
10:37PM
0.02
11:05AM
0.09
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C182323232322212222202120192020192526252626
Feels °C (?)132018182221212020172019181816142323242523
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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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