The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 18.32° E

The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
13.4° C
1.6° 

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


The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Elands Bay.

The Point (Elands Bay) is a reef, point and rivermouth setup that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to a SW swell. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, the 8th of August. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period pushing a solid 1045 units of energy. The wind is a light S cross-off, so the surface should be tidy. This is good, solid surf for experienced surfers, and the crowd factor is there sometimes, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth the paddle. The morning is the clear winner here; the afternoon gets messy with a cross-chop. Saturday morning is the standout for the first week.

Sunday the 9th sees the swell bump up to 8ft and then 8ft, but the wind is howling at 22-25 mph, so the conditions are marginal. That’s one for the big-wave crew only, and even then, it’s not clean.

Monday the 10th morning is a hidden gem. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, still a solid 11-second period, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the SSE. The energy is only moderate at 479 units, but with offshore wind and a clean face, it’ll be a fun, manageable day for intermediates. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, so grab it.

Tuesday the 11th is small, with 3ft waves, but it’s clean and light. Not a standout, but a session if you’re desperate.

The middle of the week sees a massive jump in period to 19 seconds on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th, with the swell around 4ft to 5ft. That’s a very long period groundswell, which can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but at a point and rivermouth like The Point, it’ll wrap in nicely. The problem is the wind: strong ENE breezes (19-25 mph) during the mornings, making it a cross-off but windy. The energy is high (1042 to 1767 units), so there’s power, but the wind is a factor. Thursday afternoon has a bit of a cross-chop.

Friday the 14th is a write-off with poor conditions and lumpy chop.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a mixed bag. The 16th brings a promising Sunday morning: a 7ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and a light SE offshore wind. The energy is 1621 units, and the surf is clean. That’s another excellent session for experienced surfers, and the crowds are only sometimes. The 17th (Monday) is the real wildcard: glassy conditions, 6ft swell, and the energy is 1230 units. That’s a top-tier morning, with no wind and a clean, glassy surface. This is the best option in the entire 16-day window for the experienced surfer. It’s a standout.

The rest of the window gets a bit messy. The 19th (Wednesday) afternoon has a clean 6ft swell with a cross-off breeze, but it’s not quite as good as the 17th. The 22nd (Saturday) sees a massive 12ft swell from the W, with over 4500 units of energy, but the file says it’s too big for this break. That’s a big, heavy beast for experts only, and even then, it’s risky.

The 23rd (Sunday) is still big at 8ft, but the onshore wind makes it messy.

So, in short: the first week’s best is Saturday morning, August 8th. The absolute standout is Monday morning, August 17th, with glassy conditions and clean, powerful swell. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
WSW
22
1.2
WSW
19
1.2
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
19
1.6
WSW
18
1.5
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1432
1045
1030
1811
1619
1731
1187
479
347
244
235
169
674
1001
851
1036
1001
1567
1082
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
WSW
25
S
35
S
40
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
E
10
E
10
S
15
ESE
35
ENE
25
ESE
25
E
40
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:27PM1.31m
11:34AM1.23m
11:56PM1.37m
12:48PM1.36m
1:06AM1.48m
1:44PM1.52m
2:01AM1.59m
2:31PM1.67m
2:48AM1.68m
3:14PM1.78m
3:31AM1.72m
3:53PM1.84m
4:11AM1.71m
Low Tide
5:10AM0.47m
5:41PM0.56m
6:34AM0.37m
7:00PM0.42m
7:33AM0.23m
7:57PM0.27m
8:20AM0.12m
8:45PM0.14m
9:02AM0.04m
9:28PM0.05m
9:41AM0.00m
10:08PM0.02m
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7:30
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7:28
7:26
7:26
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6:13
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6:14
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6:15
6:15
6:16
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Temp °C
14
13
15
14
12
15
11
12
17
15
13
19
19
19
24
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20
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21
Feels °C
9
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11
11
4
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2
7
12
10
10
15
15
11
17
17
11
19
15
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Information about the The Point (Elands Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (Elands Bay) 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 (Elands Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (Elands Bay) 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 (Elands Bay)) 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 (Elands Bay) 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.

The Point (Elands Bay) is 86 km (53 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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