Surf spot

Presleys Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Presleys Bay in South Africa, Wild Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Wild Coast
Coordinates: -31.8974, 29.2470

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Wave period (s)	8.7	8.3	7.2	8	7.7	7.9	5.9	5.4	5	5.4	5.3	6	8.7	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.5	7	7	6.8	7.2	6.5	7.1	7.2	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.2	7	7.2	7.9	8	7.9	6.6	5.8	5.6	6.2	6.5	8.1	7.7	7.5	9.1	8.9	9.1	7.8	9.2	7.6	8.1	7.9	8.2	8.2	8.4	8.5
Wave energy (kJ)	181	177	119	166	133	120	54	56	45	81	91	152	233	210	226	169	316	424	426	408	477	495	506	550	569	441	315	250	203	200	206	200	186	180	214	205	134	165	119	132	120	157	180	224	369	452	353	249	277	569	719	1123	1447	1590	1670	1730
Wind speed (km/h)	4	8.7	14.8	20.5	25.1	21.7	20.6	19	17	19.9	20.7	23.9	27.7	22.5	17.7	12.4	15.1	19.3	22.8	24.8	29.8	10.2	22.3	16.3	7.4	8.1	6.2	13.5	15.5	10.7	5.6	7.3	6.9	7.1	9.9	25.9	32.5	30.3	28.8	31.9	26.9	20.1	21.3	25.8	22.5	21.3	13.3	29	24.7	23.2	26.3	34.7	32.1	27	20.6	20.9
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Presleys Bay (Wild Coast, South Africa) is a remote, scenic surf spot on the rugged Eastern Cape coastline, part of the Wild Coast. It’s known for its wild, undeveloped setting, consistent Indian Ocean swell exposure, and a feeling of isolation that appeals to surfers looking for a more off-the-grid experience.

Surf character

Type: Beach break / point-style waves depending on the exact section and sand movement
Wave quality: Can be very good when conditions line up, with clean, powerful waves
Best conditions: Generally works best with a solid swell and favorable winds, often offshore or light winds
Wave size: Can handle a range of swell sizes, from moderate to quite heavy on bigger days
Crowd: Usually uncrowded compared with better-known South African surf destinations

What to expect

Natural beauty: Steep cliffs, green hills, and a dramatic coastline
Access: Often remote and less straightforward to reach than mainstream surf breaks
Atmosphere: Quiet, raw, and adventurous
Hazards: Can include strong currents, rips, rocky sections, and changing sandbanks

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers comfortable with remote travel and variable conditions
Those seeking a less commercial, more adventurous surf experience