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Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Sunday (May 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point in the next 16 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 3rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 191mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | |
1906 | 825 | 462 | 494 | 634 | 1012 | 716 | 769 | 694 | 8207 | 9308 | 8311 | 7118 | 6564 | 6100 | 4772 | 2977 | 2860 | 2538 | 1706 | 1374 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:12AM1.59m | 4:33PM1.49m | 4:41AM1.53m | 5:02PM1.43m | 5:09AM1.46m | 5:33PM1.36m | 5:39AM1.37m | 6:07PM1.28m | 6:13AM1.27m | 6:51PM1.19m | 6:56AM1.17m | 7:53PM1.13m | 8:03AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.20m | 10:24AM0.15m | 10:31PM0.25m | 10:52AM0.20m | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:22AM0.27m | 11:32PM0.39m | 11:54AM0.35m | 00:07AM0.49m | 12:33PM0.44m | 00:52AM0.59m | 1:24PM0.52m | 2:01AM0.67m | 2:38PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 95 | 24 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 |
17 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 1906 | 825 | 462 | 494 | 634 | 367 | 232 | 769 | 694 | 31 | 98 | 137 | 7118 | 178 | 6100 | 4772 | 2977 | 2860 | 2538 | 1706 | 1374 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 250 | 279 | 269 | 350 | 361 | 153 | 208 | 161 | 158 | 49 | 125 | 94 | 248 | 12 | 134 | 134 | 494 | 730 | 515 | 598 | 581 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 14 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSE 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 133 | 163 | 127 | 211 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 49 | — | — | — | 12 | 66 | 69 | 559 | 159 | 406 | 336 | 233 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | W 3 | — | SW 10 | SW 11 | — | SSE 4 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 10 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | 1012 | 716 | — | 20 | 8207 | 9308 | 8311 | 1201 | 6564 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 347 | 434 | 198 | 514 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 23 | 23 |
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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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