The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about The Point at Elands Bay. This is a reef, point, and rivermouth setup that lights up when the swell comes from the southwest. Water temp is running about average for the season—nothing out of the ordinary. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with the size coming, there’s room.

Sunday the 30th morning is the first one to call home about. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell from the WSW, 13-second period, combined energy of 1301. Wind is a light 6 mph cross-off, so the face is clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers—too big and powerful for beginners. The afternoon gets wrecked by a 22 mph south-southwest wind, ruining it.

Monday the 31st runs 5 ft to 5 ft, period 11-12 seconds, but the wind stays fresh and gusty. The energy is there (646 to 504 on the scale), but the wind makes it a no-go.

Tuesday the 1st of September: morning has 5 ft SW swell (11 sec, 589 energy) with a moderate breeze, but the afternoon jumps to 7 ft SW with a 13-second period and 1706 energy. That’s a heavy swell, but wind is 22 mph again. Messy and powerful—only for the brave.

Wednesday the 2nd: morning brings 7 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, 1879 combined energy. That’s a big, long-period groundswell. Wind is 6 mph cross, so there’s a little texture. Just hold on. Afternoon stays similar but with stronger cross-breeze.

Thursday the 3rd is blown out—near gale-force wind from the south at 31 mph in the morning with 6 ft swell. Poor.

Friday the 4th: offshore wind from the south-southeast at 19 mph, but the swell has dropped to 4 ft (386 energy) and 4 ft (329 energy). Clean but small. Fun for a log.

Saturday the 5th morning: a tiny 3 ft SW swell (154 energy), 10-second period, but the wind goes glassy—dead calm at 3 mph. That’s a glassy little cruiser. Afternoon is onshore and rainy.

Sunday the 6th through Monday the 7th: flat and ugly—3 ft to 2 ft with onshore winds. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 8th of September morning is a gem. Swell comes back to 4 ft WSW, 14-second period (547 energy), and the wind is glass—calm. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the cleanest small-to-medium day of the second week. Take it. Afternoon the wind picks up.

Wednesday the 9th afternoon is weird but fun: a 2 ft west swell with an 18-second period (281 energy) and a light cross-off breeze. That’s a slow, glassy wave if you’ve got the right board.

Thursday the 10th: 4 ft to 4 ft, 14-second period, but with onshore and cross-shore winds. Manageable.

Friday the 11th of September morning is the big one again: 6 ft WSW, 14-second period, 1300 energy, with a 6 mph cross-off breeze. Excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon gets windier at 16 mph, so go early.

Saturday the 12th: holding 7 ft to 8 ft WSW, 13-second period (1750-1765 energy), but cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. Still a beast.

Sunday the 13th drops to 6 ft (904 energy) with moderate cross-off wind, and Monday the 14th goes back to 3 ft (200 energy) clean little waves.

So, the calls: Sunday the 30th morning and Friday the 11th morning for proper power and clean faces. Tuesday the 8th morning for that glassy, user-friendly groundswell. The rest is either too big with bad wind, or small and mushy. If you’re an expert, go for the heavy ones. If you want a clean session, the 8th is your shot.

Rusty.

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