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Pringle Bay Surf Forecast
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Pringle Bay surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 02 Jan 2025 SAST
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 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 2nd Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 5th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pringle Bay over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1590 | 990 | 603 | 964 | 1982 | 1379 | 1524 | 1219 | 1949 | 2206 | 2183 | 1656 | 1264 | 1027 | 860 | 932 | 1170 | 1450 | 1623 | 1609 | 1193 | 1019 | 930 | 966 | 844 | 749 | 702 | 742 | 913 | 1935 | 2715 | 2277 | 1528 | 991 | 1176 | 1278 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:55PM 1.47 | 5:26AM 1.52 | 5:36PM 1.41 | 6:08AM 1.51 | 6:22PM 1.34 | 6:54AM 1.47 | 7:14PM 1.25 | 7:46AM 1.42 | 8:17PM 1.16 | 8:48AM 1.35 | 9:34PM 1.10 | 10:02AM 1.31 | 11:01PM 1.11 | 11:22AM 1.30 | 12:19AM 1.17 | 12:33PM 1.34 | 1:22AM 1.26 | 1:33PM 1.39 | 2:13AM 1.36 | 2:23PM 1.45 | 2:57AM 1.44 | 3:07PM 1.48 | 3:37AM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:08PM 0.10 | 11:36AM 0.23 | 11:47PM 0.15 | 12:22PM 0.26 | 12:29AM 0.22 | 1:14PM 0.31 | 1:17AM 0.31 | 2:14PM 0.36 | 2:15AM 0.40 | 3:26PM 0.39 | 3:29AM 0.48 | 4:48PM 0.39 | 4:58AM 0.50 | 6:06PM 0.35 | 6:20AM 0.46 | 7:10PM 0.28 | 7:26AM 0.37 | 8:02PM 0.20 | 8:20AM 0.29 | 8:47PM 0.14 | 9:05AM 0.23 | 9:26PM 0.10 | 9:46AM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 |
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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