
Surf Forecasts:
Seal Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,635 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seal Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Seal Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seal Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3331 | 2427 | 1919 | 4364 | 3422 | 2840 | 2735 | 1986 | 2061 | 4635 | 1879 | 1005 | 705 | 603 | 790 | 1159 | 1367 | 1191 | 1415 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.21m | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.53m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SSW 19 | SW 16 |
3331 | 2427 | 1919 | 4364 | 45 | 2840 | 2735 | 1986 | 2061 | 4635 | 1879 | 1005 | 509 | 291 | 790 | 1159 | 545 | 1191 | 1415 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 9 | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 |
82 | 52 | 63 | 69 | 46 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 160 | 15 | — | — | 112 | 584 | 172 | 75 | 1367 | 705 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 22 | S 9 | — |
42 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 76 | 30 | 526 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | SW 13 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
109 | 50 | 108 | — | 3422 | 146 | — | — | — | — | 668 | 804 | 705 | 603 | 578 | 915 | — | 381 | 779 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 133 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 912 | 4 | 212 | 23 | 175 | 164 | 190 | 190 | 175 | 190 | 164 | 133 | 190 | 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.











