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Barbel Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 SAST
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Barbel Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barbel Point sea temperature is
21.5° C
 (Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barbel Point this week:

The surf forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barbel Point in the next 12 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 19th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
2
0
0
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
E
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
S
1.7
S
1.4
SSE
1
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
1
E
1.1
E
3
SSW
2.5
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)13128111016712107101010101081012121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29514417779160234367113656919918627348021824410211106508444280240
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
WSW
20
E
25
ENE
30
WSW
35
SW
30
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
SE
35
WSW
40
SW
20
W
20
S
15
SSE
5
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:05AM
1.00
1:21PM
1.15
2:03AM
1.10
2:11PM
1.25
2:44AM
1.21
2:50PM
1.35
3:18AM
1.32
3:24PM
1.44
3:49AM
1.42
3:54PM
1.51
4:19AM
1.50
4:24PM
1.56
4:49AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
0.61
6:52AM
0.64
7:52PM
0.52
7:56AM
0.55
8:33PM
0.41
8:39AM
0.45
9:07PM
0.30
9:15AM
0.35
9:38PM
0.21
9:48AM
0.27
10:07PM
0.13
10:19AM
0.21
10:36PM
0.07
10:50AM
0.17
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18
Sunset7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272326272525242120212023232220222122212021
Feels °C (?)272525262621211919212022202218151619181919
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Information about the Barbel Point Surf forecast

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

Barbel Point is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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