Gerickes Point surf break

Gerickes Point surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 SAST
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Gerickes Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gerickes Point sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gerickes Point this week:

The surf forecast for Gerickes Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gerickes Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ESE
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)9161515141313131312121299988881212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)645109416342069136810991164109412301073952789202318292264223243254226243
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
NE
10
S
10
SE
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
NW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
S
10
S
0
WNW
10
S
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:50AM
1.82
3:57PM
1.80
4:18AM
1.91
4:27PM
1.84
4:46AM
1.97
4:57PM
1.83
5:16AM
1.97
5:29PM
1.78
5:48AM
1.91
6:02PM
1.68
6:23AM
1.80
6:39PM
1.53
7:02AM
1.63
7:22PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.08
9:56AM
0.13
10:06PM
0.00
10:26AM
0.06
10:33PM
-0.03
10:56AM
0.03
11:02PM
-0.03
11:28AM
0.05
11:32PM
0.03
12:01PM
0.12
12:05AM
0.14
12:38PM
0.24
12:40AM
0.28
1:20PM
0.40
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:13
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------------24--1
Temp. °C272626232525222223212324212323222725232525
Feels °C (?)272526242525252223232424232324262927262727
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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 12 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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