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The Point (Elands Bay) surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 SAST
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The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Elands Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Elands Bay) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.9
SW
2.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)11115121212121212121316151413131212111111111268121213121211101010108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)368286113450533635884561869479723363124241459203510064633553313085531715403753146891385699330268179244151117124182
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
SW
35
SW
15
S
10
WSW
35
SSW
15
S
15
SW
35
SW
20
S
20
SSW
50
SSW
20
S
10
SW
35
SW
10
S
10
WSW
25
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
40
SW
15
S
15
WSW
45
SSW
20
S
15
SW
50
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
30
SW
10
S
10
W
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:47AM
1.79
6:08PM
1.55
6:29AM
1.70
6:55PM
1.43
7:16AM
1.57
7:50PM
1.30
8:14AM
1.42
9:04PM
1.19
9:34AM
1.30
10:43PM
1.15
11:13AM
1.26
12:18AM
1.22
12:39PM
1.32
1:25AM
1.34
1:39PM
1.41
2:12AM
1.46
2:24PM
1.50
2:50AM
1.57
3:02PM
1.57
3:24AM
1.65
3:35PM
1.60
3:55AM
1.71
4:06PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
0.08
12:02PM
0.12
12:07AM
0.18
12:47PM
0.21
12:50AM
0.31
1:37PM
0.33
1:42AM
0.45
2:43PM
0.45
2:56AM
0.58
4:19PM
0.53
4:53AM
0.64
6:04PM
0.50
6:35AM
0.56
7:14PM
0.40
7:39AM
0.44
8:03PM
0.29
8:25AM
0.32
8:42PM
0.20
9:03AM
0.23
9:15PM
0.14
9:36AM
0.17
9:45PM
0.10
10:08AM
0.14
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38
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Rain (mm)
------------------------------------
Temp. °C202121192125222224212323202124232322222124202124202223202125242124201922
Feels °C (?)171815132020162119162016142020172218212118141920142016121820182020151916

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

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Information about the The Point (Elands Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (Elands Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point (Elands Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (Elands 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 (The Point (Elands 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 The Point (Elands 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.

The Point (Elands Bay) is 86 km (53 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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