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Seal Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seal Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seal Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 798 | 348 | 235 | 193 | 182 | 699 | 2136 | 1009 | 749 | 327 | 236 | 355 | 135 | 84 | 177 | 478 | 260 | 297 | 778 | 1438 | 1269 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:09PM 1.05 | 12:00PM 1.08 | 12:51AM 1.20 | 1:14PM 1.22 | 1:41AM 1.38 | 1:59PM 1.35 | 2:18AM 1.53 | 2:34PM 1.46 | 2:50AM 1.65 | 3:05PM 1.54 | 3:19AM 1.72 | 3:34PM 1.58 | 3:46AM 1.74 | 4:01PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:42AM 0.66 | 6:28PM 0.55 | 7:13AM 0.50 | 7:27PM 0.40 | 8:00AM 0.35 | 8:06PM 0.27 | 8:35AM 0.22 | 8:38PM 0.16 | 9:05AM 0.12 | 9:07PM 0.10 | 9:33AM 0.06 | 9:35PM 0.06 | 9:59AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 17 | |
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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.












