Surf Break

Lat Long: 24.07° N 15.58° W

The Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.4° 

The Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Point surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, NNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point this week:

The surf forecast for The Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 20th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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13
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NW
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NW
12
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0.6
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NNW
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0.6
NW
11
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12
0.8
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7
0.3
NW
17
0.5
NW
16
1.5
NNE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
205
148
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137
87
84
58
469
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250
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156
103
92
62
44
54
124
169
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NE
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N
20
NNE
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NE
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NNW
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NNE
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E
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:20PM1.38m
5:54AM1.50m
6:56PM1.30m
7:37AM1.46m
8:42PM1.35m
9:03AM1.55m
9:50PM1.49m
10:00AM1.70m
10:36PM1.66m
10:43AM1.86m
11:13PM1.84m
11:21AM2.01m
11:48PM2.00m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.70m
11:00PM0.79m
12:10PM0.83m
00:23AM0.90m
2:17PM0.84m
2:29AM0.89m
3:42PM0.72m
3:47AM0.76m
4:27PM0.55m
4:33AM0.60m
5:03PM0.38m
5:11AM0.44m
5:36PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Information about the The Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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 The 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.

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