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The Point (Gonubie Bay) Surf Forecast
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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 07 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Gonubie Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Gonubie Bay) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 286 | 152 | 202 | 193 | 310 | 170 | 263 | 673 | 313 | 276 | 238 | 431 | 390 | 437 | 437 | 613 | 530 | 505 | 341 | 260 | 180 | 454 | 2239 | 2619 | 2720 | 1484 | 1162 | 582 | 389 | 299 | 183 | 229 | 434 | 270 | 1307 | 1268 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:38AM 1.25 | 1:52PM 1.22 | 2:11AM 1.39 | 2:23PM 1.32 | 2:38AM 1.50 | 2:50PM 1.41 | 3:03AM 1.58 | 3:16PM 1.48 | 3:27AM 1.64 | 3:41PM 1.52 | 3:51AM 1.66 | 4:05PM 1.54 | 4:15AM 1.65 | 4:29PM 1.52 | 4:38AM 1.61 | 4:54PM 1.48 | 5:03AM 1.54 | 5:19PM 1.42 | 5:28AM 1.46 | 5:45PM 1.33 | 5:55AM 1.36 | 6:17PM 1.23 | 6:28AM 1.25 | 7:01PM 1.11 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:57AM 0.46 | 7:57PM 0.38 | 8:26AM 0.34 | 8:25PM 0.28 | 8:51AM 0.24 | 8:50PM 0.20 | 9:14AM 0.16 | 9:14PM 0.14 | 9:37AM 0.10 | 9:39PM 0.11 | 10:01AM 0.08 | 10:03PM 0.10 | 10:24AM 0.08 | 10:28PM 0.13 | 10:48AM 0.12 | 10:53PM 0.18 | 11:13AM 0.18 | 11:18PM 0.25 | 11:40AM 0.26 | 11:45PM 0.35 | 12:11PM 0.36 | 12:17AM 0.46 | 12:51PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Point (Gonubie Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Point (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie 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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