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Presleys Bay Surf Forecast
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Presleys Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 SAST
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 (Apr 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Presleys Bay in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Presleys Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 390 | 457 | 572 | 1357 | 1400 | 761 | 418 | 487 | 936 | 1320 | 763 | 1724 | 1863 | 1820 | 1310 | 702 | 629 | 356 | 647 | 1531 | 1287 | 1025 | 784 | 606 | 778 | 880 | 1512 | 1174 | 699 | 393 | 328 | 252 | 170 | 247 | 234 | 2744 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:14PM 1.48 | 6:33AM 1.47 | 6:53PM 1.30 | 7:14AM 1.25 | 7:46PM 1.12 | 8:19AM 1.05 | 10:13PM 1.00 | 11:38AM 0.98 | 12:49AM 1.11 | 1:12PM 1.11 | 1:41AM 1.27 | 1:54PM 1.24 | 2:13AM 1.41 | 2:25PM 1.36 | 2:40AM 1.53 | 2:52PM 1.45 | 3:05AM 1.62 | 3:18PM 1.53 | 3:29AM 1.68 | 3:42PM 1.57 | 3:53AM 1.71 | 4:06PM 1.59 | 4:16AM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:08PM 0.15 | 12:17AM 0.23 | 12:44PM 0.33 | 12:58AM 0.43 | 1:29PM 0.51 | 1:56AM 0.64 | 2:53PM 0.68 | 5:02AM 0.75 | 6:13PM 0.67 | 7:17AM 0.63 | 7:23PM 0.52 | 7:59AM 0.48 | 7:59PM 0.39 | 8:27AM 0.35 | 8:27PM 0.28 | 8:52AM 0.25 | 8:52PM 0.19 | 9:15AM 0.16 | 9:16PM 0.13 | 9:39AM 0.10 | 9:41PM 0.10 | 10:02AM 0.07 | 10:05PM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 40 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 94mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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