Gerickes Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.02° S 22.78° E

Gerickes Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gerickes Point sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.0° 

Gerickes Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gerickes Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gerickes Point this week:

The surf forecast for Gerickes Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gerickes Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 16th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 16th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gerickes Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
2.5
E
8
1.4
SW
12
2.3
ESE
8
1.9
SW
15
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.1
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
SW
12
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2185
1858
1848
1187
1025
734
685
724
756
565
686
1567
1387
1053
660
453
522
354
540
397
216
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
E
5
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
20
SE
0
SSE
25
ESE
5
SE
5
S
5
SSW
5
SE
5
NE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
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glassy
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off
cross-off
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off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
6:10PM1.50m
6:25AM1.33m
6:37PM1.33m
6:56AM1.18m
7:12PM1.17m
8:00AM1.03m
9:26PM1.04m
12:12PM1.06m
00:26AM1.13m
1:07PM1.22m
1:12AM1.28m
1:38PM1.40m
1:45AM1.43m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.39m
00:20AM0.46m
12:23PM0.54m
00:52AM0.61m
12:56PM0.70m
1:43AM0.76m
2:09PM0.85m
5:07AM0.82m
6:24PM0.83m
6:51AM0.68m
7:16PM0.67m
7:25AM0.52m
7:46PM0.51m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Gerickes Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gerickes Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gerickes Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gerickes 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 (Gerickes 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 Gerickes 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.

Gerickes Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Knysna. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Knysna. Knysna has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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