The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 18.32° E

The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.9° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
12
1.8
W
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
1134
763
517
429
435
359
428
443
452
370
473
904
949
1493
1933
794
940
1170
617
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
NW
15
NW
0
NW
5
NW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
N
15
NW
10
SW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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on
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cross-off
High Tide
2:57PM1.79m
3:20AM1.66m
3:28PM1.76m
3:50AM1.64m
3:58PM1.69m
4:20AM1.58m
4:28PM1.60m
4:51AM1.49m
4:59PM1.48m
5:23AM1.39m
5:31PM1.35m
5:59AM1.27m
6:09PM1.22m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.02m
9:23AM0.13m
9:45PM0.04m
9:53AM0.17m
10:14PM0.11m
10:22AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
10:52AM0.33m
11:11PM0.31m
11:22AM0.43m
11:42PM0.43m
11:57AM0.55m
00:19AM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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