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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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Seal Point surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 4,043 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seal Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
723 | 497 | 675 | 897 | 1375 | 1654 | 1576 | 1044 | 1998 | 2899 | 4043 | 3774 | 3075 | 3146 | 2011 | 1200 | 1151 | 1340 | 400 | 531 | 807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:56AM1.49m | 4:22PM1.42m | 4:28AM1.47m | 4:55PM1.40m | 5:00AM1.43m | 5:30PM1.37m | 5:33AM1.38m | 6:07PM1.34m | 6:09AM1.32m | 6:48PM1.31m | 6:50AM1.25m | 7:35PM1.28m | 7:40AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.29m | 10:10AM0.20m | 10:20PM0.31m | 10:42AM0.22m | 10:54PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.25m | 11:29PM0.38m | 11:50AM0.28m | 00:07AM0.44m | 12:27PM0.33m | 00:51AM0.49m | 1:09PM0.38m | 1:45AM0.53m | 1:58PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
5:19 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
22 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
723 | 497 | 675 | 897 | 22 | 31 | 1576 | 600 | 1112 | 520 | 403 | 343 | 3075 | 3146 | 2011 | 1200 | 1151 | 1340 | 369 | 531 | 807 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 12 | S 10 | ESE 12 |
63 | 44 | 24 | 45 | 11 | 17 | 274 | 875 | 9 | 9 | — | — | 246 | 278 | 207 | 237 | 422 | 444 | 400 | 273 | 280 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | S 13 | E 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 12 | SE 12 | SSE 9 |
21 | 180 | 34 | 21 | — | 3 | 21 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 69 | 212 | — | — | 306 | 314 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | SW 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | 1375 | 1654 | — | 1044 | 1998 | 2899 | 4043 | 3774 | — | — | 284 | 167 | 262 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 63 | 0 | 22 | 134 | 135 | 172 | 368 | 190 | 368 | 265 | 205 | 22 | 249 | 249 | 21 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 22 | 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.












