
Surf Forecasts:
Seal Point surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seal Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
765 | 1065 | 4948 | 6486 | 2953 | 2541 | 1970 | 1367 | 1200 | 1235 | 1144 | 1011 | 905 | 699 | 488 | 491 | 779 | 579 | 635 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:34AM1.56m | 4:58PM1.62m | 5:03AM1.55m | 5:27PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.18m | ||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 12 | E 9 |
765 | 1065 | 4948 | 6486 | 2953 | 2541 | 1970 | 1367 | 1200 | 1235 | 1144 | 1011 | 905 | 699 | 488 | 212 | 500 | 264 | 635 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
479 | 597 | 12 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 270 | 318 | — | 460 | 151 | 288 | 232 | 367 | 76 | 380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SSW 23 |
9 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 89 | — | 309 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
— | 271 | 339 | — | 434 | 346 | 216 | 271 | 247 | — | — | 459 | — | 481 | 258 | 491 | 779 | 579 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 133 | 642 | 368 | 190 | 190 | 164 | 164 | 190 | 1 | 63 | 133 | 1 | 46 | 190 | 46 | 164 | 133 | 133 |
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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.










