Sharpleys Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 SAST
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Sharpleys Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sharpleys Point sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sharpleys Point this week:

The surf forecast for Sharpleys Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sharpleys Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sharpleys Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
2.3
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)141614131211131111999999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7241993132174444715727315581904810521408365325340287239207166134
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
15
E
15
ESE
35
ENE
35
NE
45
ENE
40
NE
20
NE
10
E
10
WNW
5
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
S
10
SE
5
E
20
ENE
25
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:00PM
1.52
4:25AM
1.46
4:31PM
1.53
4:57AM
1.48
5:02PM
1.52
5:31AM
1.48
5:34PM
1.49
6:05AM
1.47
6:09PM
1.44
6:43AM
1.45
6:47PM
1.37
7:26AM
1.42
7:33PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.17
10:23AM
0.27
10:44PM
0.16
10:56AM
0.27
11:16PM
0.16
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.33
12:23AM
0.21
12:48PM
0.38
1:01AM
0.27
1:36PM
0.44
1:46AM
0.34
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--
Sunset-7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:10-
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light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--41---93-74----11235
Temp. °C232222252523262523262522232322212120202020
Feels °C (?)232123262420211722282724222120202120201918
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The above surf forecast table for Sharpleys Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sharpleys Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sharpleys 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 (Sharpleys 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 Sharpleys 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.

Sharpleys Point is 68 km (42 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.

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