Pringle Bay Reef
Overstrand, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 14.1s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Pringle Bay Reef hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h005-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Pringle Bay Reef, scored for your board.
About Pringle Bay Reef
Pringle Bay Reef is a reef break over rock in Overstrand, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ESE / SE / SSE, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S
Pringle Bay Reef surf FAQ
Is Pringle Bay Reef good for beginners?+
Pringle Bay Reef is a reef break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Pringle Bay Reef?+
Different days call for different boards. Pringle Bay Reef handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Pringle Bay Reef?+
Pringle Bay Reef tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Pringle Bay Reef?+
Look for from the SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the ESE / SE / SSE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.