Point surf break

Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 SAST
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Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is 3.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point this week:

The surf forecast for Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 14th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 15th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 14th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
1.6
S
15
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.3
S
13
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.6
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5944
3707
2692
1087
4783
3242
1810
1537
1288
754
538
371
410
494
509
471
382
342
346
439
302
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
10
SW
10
NW
15
W
15
SW
5
NNW
10
ENE
25
E
10
NNE
5
N
5
SSE
0
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
10
ESE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:31AM1.60m
1:59PM1.45m
2:12AM1.71m
2:41PM1.54m
2:54AM1.78m
3:22PM1.60m
3:37AM1.79m
4:05PM1.62m
4:20AM1.75m
4:48PM1.60m
5:05AM1.65m
5:35PM1.54m
5:52AM1.52m
6:26PM1.46m
Low Tide
7:53AM0.16m
7:55PM0.19m
8:34AM0.05m
8:38PM0.12m
9:14AM-0.01m
9:22PM0.07m
9:56AM-0.02m
10:06PM0.08m
10:38AM0.02m
10:52PM0.13m
11:22AM0.10m
11:41PM0.23m
12:08PM0.20m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
1
1
2
2
8
5
Temp °C
15
16
18
15
19
19
16
18
21
17
21
22
18
19
19
19
20
20
18
19
18
11
13
15
14
16
15
16
16
18
16
21
21
18
20
19
19
19
18
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.3
S
13
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
5944
3707
2692
866
4783
3242
1810
1537
1288
754
538
371
410
494
509
471
157
253
346
439
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
1.6
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
1.8
SW
11
1.8
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
7
1087
66
70
785
1054
726
456
107
89
77
87
70
47
382
342
241
162
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
1.5
S
11
0.7
SW
15
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
6
0.6
E
7
0.4
SSE
13
0.8
E
6
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
15
596
224
188
189
210
171
160
33
33
70
50
30
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
11
0.5
E
3
1.2
E
6
0.5
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.3
E
6
1
E
5
Energy kJ
860
5
86
21
92
7
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
52
140
30
0
0
0
0
0
140
198
198
198
191
198
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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Information about the Point Surf forecast

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

Point is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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