Surf spot

Presleys Bay

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

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.8	1.6	2	2	2.2	2.1	2	2.1	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.4	1.9	2	1.8	1.8	1.6	1.3	1	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.4	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.5	2.2	2	2.5
Wave direction	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	E	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	9.3	8.5	7.3	7.8	8.1	8.4	6	6.2	5.7	5	5.4	8.7	6.4	7.4	6.6	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.8	7	7	6.7	6.4	6.9	7.1	7.1	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7	7	7.2	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.8	7.4	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.3	7.5	7.5	9.4	9.4	9.5	6.4	6.8	6.3	6.2	6	6.4	7.3	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	266	237	151	162	157	171	74	64	50	65	81	197	277	287	342	372	435	424	391	430	476	444	411	461	488	403	348	287	237	221	200	187	173	159	147	125	111	227	351	361	318	309	205	196	122	311	311	278	161	200	132	130	169	382	444	743
Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	12.1	14.2	19.8	25.1	22.9	28.4	28	27.6	23.5	18.2	26.8	29.8	27.1	27.9	30.1	31.7	25	20.2	22.5	35.1	31.7	17.4	10.9	5.9	13	10.2	11.9	8.4	11.5	0.7	4	6.1	5.8	8	30.2	31.7	21.2	19	21.5	27.9	29.2	23.5	24.9	20.6	22.7	14.6	6.2	6.6	6	5.4	18.6	26.5	23.7	16.9	18
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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