
Surf Forecasts:
Sharks Point surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sharks Point this week:
The surf forecast for Sharks Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sharks Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sharks Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
976 | 731 | 900 | 642 | 550 | 488 | 297 | 422 | 280 | 156 | 192 | 255 | 450 | 1094 | 1469 | 521 | 331 | 633 | 351 | 556 | 2254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.12m | 7:24AM0.99m | 7:57PM0.97m | 12:13PM0.92m | 00:35AM0.99m | 1:24PM1.08m | 1:27AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.25m | 1:58AM1.29m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:26AM1.43m | 2:44PM1.57m | 2:53AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.58m | 1:27AM0.65m | 1:34PM0.73m | 3:43AM0.77m | 6:19PM0.79m | 7:04AM0.66m | 7:27PM0.64m | 7:38AM0.50m | 7:57PM0.49m | 8:05AM0.35m | 8:24PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.20m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 |
976 | 731 | 900 | 82 | 71 | 338 | 297 | 258 | 223 | 156 | 156 | 143 | 191 | 118 | 939 | 521 | 254 | 99 | 351 | 556 | 2254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 |
201 | 169 | 73 | 45 | 17 | 56 | 179 | 422 | 219 | 108 | 56 | 232 | — | — | 65 | 51 | 69 | 17 | 69 | 68 | 380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | S 22 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 11 | SSW 19 | E 9 |
87 | 123 | 88 | — | — | 25 | 40 | — | — | 9 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 84 | 271 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | — | — | — |
291 | — | — | 642 | 550 | 488 | — | — | 280 | — | 192 | 255 | 450 | 1094 | 1469 | 10 | 331 | 633 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 663 | 663 | 156 | 259 | 209 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 24 | 14 | 455 | 609 | 47 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 1047 | 215 |
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Information about the Sharks Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sharks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sharks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sharks 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 (Sharks 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 Sharks 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.
Sharks Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










