Surf Forecasts:
The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Elands Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up for The Point (Elands Bay). This is a reef, point and rivermouth setup that handles a SW swell best. The water’s running at 55°, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so grab an extra mm of rubber.
First bit of action kicks off on Tuesday the 18th with some 6ft swell out of the WSW at a long 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (852). Wind is a cross-off at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a marginal call with the tide. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
Wednesday the 19th is similar – 6ft and 5ft pulses, but the wind gets a bit stiffer in the afternoon. Still cross-off, so clean faces, but the energy drops off (722). Keep expectations in check.
Thursday the 20th is holding steady with 6ft and a slightly longer period at 13 seconds. Wind is gentler in the morning, but the afternoon gets fresh again. Moderate energy (966). Still just okay.
Friday the 21st morning is where it starts to feel a little better. Swell drops to 5ft but the period stays at 12 seconds, and with a light breeze straight offshore it’s looking pretty clean. Energy is moderate (558). This is the first real window for a decent session. The afternoon goes onshore though and turns to junk.
Saturday the 22nd is a write-off – small surf with onshore and cross-shore winds.
Sunday the 23rd is the standout of this stretch. Morning brings 6ft swell out of the WSW at a solid 13 seconds. That’s strong, moderate-to-strong energy (1152), and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean and powerful. This is for experienced surfers – it’s a good step up in size, and the point will be lining up nicely. The afternoon gets a bit windier but still clean. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have company.
Monday the 24th is still decent in the morning – 5ft, clean with gentle cross-off wind (623 energy). Afternoon gets blown out by a fresh 19 mph breeze.
Then we hit a gem. Tuesday the 25th morning is glassy. Dead calm, 3ft of swell but with a very long 14-second period. That’s a groundswell. The energy is still moderate (629), but that period will put some real shape into the waves, especially at a point break like this. It’ll be small but beautifully clean. Afternoon picks up to 6ft with cross-off wind, still with that long period.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th fade into smaller, onshore or cross-onshore conditions. Not worth chasing.
Friday the 28th is back to clean but moderate-size waves with cross-off wind in the morning, but the wind cranks up in the afternoon. Not a standout.
Saturday the 29th morning brings another pulse: 6ft WSW, 12 seconds, light cross-off wind, and strong energy (923). That’s a solid session shaping up, clean and punchy.
The last few days into the start of September offer some bigger pulses (6ft to 6ft again) but with onshore or strong cross-off winds. The 31st morning has a 4ft swell at a very long 13 seconds with north winds making it choppy and messy. The first of September has similar issues. Not the best way to finish.
All up, your best bets are Sunday morning the 23rd for a proper, powerful point-break session, and Tuesday morning the 25th for a glassy, long-period treat. Don’t sleep on Saturday the 29th morning either – that’s a solid clean pulse.
Stay frosty, and check the tides.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
852 | 1154 | 967 | 722 | 595 | 966 | 966 | 833 | 558 | 360 | 347 | 258 | 154 | 445 | 1152 | 1227 | 847 | 623 | 401 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:52PM1.40m | 7:18AM1.21m | 7:35PM1.26m | 8:16AM1.09m | 8:41PM1.13m | 9:55AM1.02m | 10:28PM1.08m | 11:49AM1.07m | 00:04AM1.14m | 12:54PM1.18m | 1:00AM1.24m | 1:34PM1.31m | 1:39AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.46m | 1:09PM0.57m | 1:56AM0.59m | 2:02PM0.69m | 3:22AM0.68m | 4:06PM0.77m | 5:38AM0.67m | 6:15PM0.71m | 6:48AM0.57m | 7:11PM0.60m | 7:29AM0.45m | 7:48PM0.48m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
852 | 1154 | 967 | 722 | 595 | 966 | 966 | 833 | 558 | 360 | 347 | 258 | 154 | 445 | 1152 | 1227 | 847 | 623 | 401 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 225 | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 5 | S 4 | SSE 3 | SW 4 | SSE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 |
24 | — | 2 | 94 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 53 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 57 | 165 | 171 | 54 | 56 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 193 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 56 | 0 | 197 | 57 |
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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.
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