Seal Point surf break

Seal Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 SAST
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Seal Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Seal Point sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 3.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seal Point this week:

The surf forecast for Seal Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Seal Point in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 12th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 12th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 13th May)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
6
0
0
6
2
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SW
13
5
SW
13
5.5
SW
12
6.5
SW
13
6
SW
13
4.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
1.8
S
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
1.1
S
11
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11330
9250
9132
14604
11313
5190
3102
2334
1371
4070
2291
1634
1080
1121
627
298
437
555
679
915
1102
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
45
W
50
W
60
W
45
WSW
35
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
W
25
W
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NE
20
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
E
30
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:25PM1.21m
00:46AM1.46m
1:15PM1.33m
1:30AM1.59m
1:58PM1.44m
2:12AM1.70m
2:40PM1.53m
2:54AM1.76m
3:22PM1.59m
3:36AM1.77m
4:04PM1.60m
4:19AM1.73m
4:48PM1.58m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.40m
7:09AM0.29m
7:10PM0.29m
7:52AM0.15m
7:54PM0.19m
8:33AM0.05m
8:38PM0.11m
9:14AM-0.01m
9:21PM0.07m
9:55AM-0.02m
10:06PM0.07m
10:37AM0.02m
10:52PM0.13m
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
12
2
5
1
2
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
17
17
17
18
18
17
17
18
18
19
19
17
12
10
10
5
6
8
10
13
13
13
14
16
17
16
15
16
17
16
18
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
13
5
SW
13
0.4
SSE
10
4.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
1.1
S
11
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
9243
7807
33
5190
3102
2334
866
4070
2291
1634
1080
1121
627
289
437
555
679
915
1102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
1.8
S
15
0.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
7
1371
91
974
794
626
805
520
298
284
75
365
347
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
1.4
SSW
10
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
14
1
S
13
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
15
443
313
350
144
142
335
8
4
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SW
13
5
SW
13
5.5
SW
12
6.5
SW
13
6
SW
13
0.7
E
4
0.3
WSW
3
1.3
SSE
6
1.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
11330
9250
9132
14604
11313
15
1
127
172
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
4
8
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
4
4
Distance (km)
22
134
339
484
251
22
21
0
1
22
19
0
1
46
46
1
1
4
79
46
190
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
4
8
4
8
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Seal Point Surf forecast

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

Seal Point is 25 km (16 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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