The Point (Elands Bay) surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 SAST
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The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Elands Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
1
3
2
1
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
2.5
SW
1.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)121111111111101111111111111212121111131216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)260261313302291346510860814706556686954173997238519090130172261
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
NW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
30
SW
10
S
15
WNW
15
W
15
S
15
WSW
30
SW
5
S
10
SW
35
SW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
1.64
5:16AM
1.72
5:32PM
1.55
5:57AM
1.66
6:14PM
1.44
6:39AM
1.57
6:58PM
1.32
7:21AM
1.46
7:46PM
1.21
8:08AM
1.35
8:44PM
1.12
9:06AM
1.26
9:59PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:46AM
0.12
11:00PM
0.08
11:30AM
0.18
11:38PM
0.16
12:13PM
0.26
12:17AM
0.27
12:57PM
0.35
12:56AM
0.40
1:44PM
0.45
1:38AM
0.52
2:39PM
0.54
2:31AM
0.63
3:50PM
0.60
3:51AM
0.70
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57-
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202121192121232220192019232523252727222321
Feels °C (?)181817202023201715171920212118232323212221
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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 12 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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