Surf Forecasts:
The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Elands Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Elands Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with the outlook for The Point in Elands Bay. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s some real magic lined up if you’re patient.
The window kicks off on Thursday the 10th, but honestly, don’t get too excited just yet. The swell is on the small side at 4ft from the WSW, and that cross-shore wind is gonna put a bit of a chop on it. The water’s a touch colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 58°, so you’ll want the rubber.
We finally get a clean run starting Friday morning the 11th. The wind swings cross-offshore, and we’ve got a solid 6ft of WSW groundswell rocking in with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (800), and it’s looking clean. That’s your first real window of the week.
The standout, though, and the one I’m most excited about, is Thursday the 17th. The morning is looking perfect – glassy with a light offshore breeze from the SE at just 3 mph. You’ll have a clean, 4ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period. The conditions are set for a really good session. After that, the swell drops a touch, but we stay clean and rideable through the weekend.
Looking further out, there’s a promising pulse on Monday the 21st. The morning brings a bigger 7ft WSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (2410). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, it’s firmly in the expert zone. The long period means it’ll be a bit fat and walled at the beach, but for a point, reef, and rivermouth setup like The Point, that’s premium. A bit of a caveat though – the wind is forecast to get strong by the afternoon.
There’s a big gap early on with no real quality, and then another quiet spell from the 22nd through the 24th where the wind and swell just don’t cooperate. You might get a sneaky good session on the morning of the 25th, with a 4ft SW swell and a gentle cross-offshore breeze, but it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it.
The Point is fairly consistent, and the crowds can sometimes show up, but with a bit of tide knowledge, you’ll find your own.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 574 | 1032 | 1180 | 800 | 616 | 433 | 246 | 924 | 1225 | 722 | 493 | 304 | 219 | 1110 | 475 | 156 | 356 | 1278 | 2803 | 947 | 1249 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:52PM1.81m | 3:11AM1.71m | 3:26PM1.85m | 3:46AM1.71m | 3:59PM1.84m | 4:19AM1.67m | 4:30PM1.77m | 4:50AM1.59m | 5:01PM1.66m | 5:21AM1.49m | 5:32PM1.52m | 5:53AM1.37m | 6:04PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.06m | 9:09PM0.01m | 9:17AM0.03m | 9:43PM-0.01m | 9:50AM0.05m | 10:15PM0.01m | 10:21AM0.10m | 10:46PM0.08m | 10:51AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.19m | 11:21AM0.30m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.43m | 00:16AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 341 | 1032 | 1180 | 800 | 616 | 433 | 207 | 924 | 1225 | 722 | 493 | 304 | 209 | 149 | 140 | 96 | 68 | 1278 | 2803 | 947 | 1249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 8 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | — |
| kJ | 574 | — | — | — | — | — | 246 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | 356 | 123 | 1 | 138 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 55 | 24 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 9 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 87 | — | — | 21 | 5 | 22 | 43 | — | — | 4 | 17 | 219 | 1110 | 475 | 156 | — | — | 29 | 582 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 1000 | 26 | 165 | 57 | 2 | 72 | 72 | 156 | 401 | 235 | 333 | 366 | 369 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 0 |
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