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Presleys Bay surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 08 May 2024 SAST
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Presleys Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Presleys Bay sea temperature is 22.6°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.4 °C max: 24.2 °C min: 22.0 °C)
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Presleys Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Presleys Bay sea temperature is 22.6°C (Statistics for 08 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.4 °C max: 24.2 °C min: 22.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Presleys Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Presleys Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Presleys Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 8th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 14th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.1
S
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.2
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
E
0.7
S
0.6
SSW
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)77141313151514712121114141314778899999912109888911199
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1981111231751624804743673391703131041572196176761540754557011401426115714167753524431763615631173908183121238313
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
10
SE
10
NNE
5
E
5
NE
5
NW
15
N
15
N
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
ESE
10
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
5
NW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
S
10
N
5
ESE
35
SSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
SW
30
WSW
10
SW
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrossonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
1.64
4:10AM
1.77
4:31PM
1.61
4:45AM
1.68
5:07PM
1.54
5:20AM
1.55
5:44PM
1.44
5:56AM
1.41
6:24PM
1.33
6:34AM
1.26
7:12PM
1.21
7:20AM
1.13
8:23PM
1.11
8:37AM
1.02
10:14PM
1.09
10:41AM
0.99
11:45PM
1.16
12:07PM
1.06
12:38AM
1.26
12:58PM
1.15
1:17AM
1.36
1:37PM
1.25
1:50AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48AM
-0.02
9:55PM
0.03
10:23AM
0.01
10:32PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.09
11:08PM
0.18
11:31AM
0.19
11:46PM
0.31
12:07PM
0.31
12:26AM
0.45
12:48PM
0.43
1:15AM
0.59
1:42PM
0.55
2:32AM
0.70
3:05PM
0.62
4:38AM
0.72
4:51PM
0.62
6:10AM
0.64
6:05PM
0.56
6:59AM
0.53
6:53PM
0.48
7:35AM
0.42
7:30PM
0.40
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--
Sunset-5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:13--5:12--5:12--5:10-
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Rain (mm)
--------------21-------------3------
Temp. °C232322222321323427202020181918222321232522322720212020262620192017212119
Feels °C (?)212323232423303526151517171818212019222322312620191921262511101110181715

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

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Information about the Presleys Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Presleys Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Presleys Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Presleys 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 (Presleys 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 Presleys 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.

Presleys Bay is 37 km (23 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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