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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 Sunday (Mar 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 21) at 5PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 17th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
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Energy (?) | 43 | 30 | 12 | 38 | 82 | 174 | 171 | 191 | 431 | 891 | 689 | 563 | 347 | 287 | 292 | 212 | 205 | 185 | 97 | 65 | 52 | 49 | 88 | 393 | 334 | 150 | 90 | 127 | 147 | 158 | 150 | 137 | 130 | 187 | 264 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | on | cross | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:52AM 1.74 | 4:08PM 1.62 | 4:18AM 1.71 | 4:34PM 1.58 | 4:44AM 1.66 | 5:01PM 1.52 | 5:10AM 1.57 | 5:28PM 1.44 | 5:36AM 1.47 | 5:56PM 1.33 | 6:05AM 1.35 | 6:30PM 1.22 | 6:41AM 1.23 | 7:22PM 1.10 | 7:43AM 1.12 | 9:14PM 1.03 | 9:54AM 1.07 | 11:19PM 1.11 | 11:39AM 1.17 | 12:24AM 1.28 | 12:40PM 1.33 | 1:08AM 1.47 | 1:26PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:45PM 0.13 | 10:07AM 0.10 | 10:10PM 0.15 | 10:32AM 0.12 | 10:35PM 0.20 | 10:56AM 0.18 | 10:59PM 0.26 | 11:20AM 0.26 | 11:24PM 0.35 | 11:46AM 0.35 | 11:50PM 0.45 | 12:15PM 0.45 | 12:20AM 0.56 | 12:55PM 0.57 | 1:06AM 0.68 | 2:07PM 0.67 | 2:55AM 0.78 | 4:44PM 0.67 | 5:44AM 0.70 | 6:12PM 0.54 | 6:45AM 0.52 | 6:59PM 0.38 | 7:27AM 0.32 | 7:38PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.
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