The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for The Point (Elands Bay). This is a reef, point and rivermouth break, and it’s fairly consistent, so we’ve got a few windows to work with.

The water is about 56°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, so bring a thicker wetsuit.

The real standout is Friday, the 7th of August. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the WSW, with a long 14-second period pushing a ton of energy in (combined energy of all swells directed here: 1603). The morning is glassy – you can’t ask for more than that. This is a proper groundswell, and on a point break, those waves are going to line up and run. The swell is a bit big, so this is for the experienced surfers only. And keep in mind, it can get busy here sometimes, so get there early.

Thursday the 6th is a turnaround story. The morning is onshore and messy, but by Thursday afternoon, the wind switches offshore from the SE, cleaning up a 7ft WSW swell (combined energy: 1585). It’s still a powerful wave, so again, this is intermediate to advanced territory.

Saturday the 8th fades. The morning is still rideable with a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is stiffer. By the afternoon, the wind goes onshore and it’s choppy. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Strong winds, a big 8ft swell, and the conditions are just a mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

We get a nice little clean-up early the next week. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have smaller, cleaner swells – 4ft to 4ft – with light offshore winds. The energy is moderate (combined energy: 396 and 241), so it’s not a headline, but for a quiet session, it’ll be fun.

From Wednesday the 12th through to Friday the 14th, the wind is a problem. Strong cross-shore and cross-on winds, lumpy, messy waves. You’ll be fighting it.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is also wind-affected. Swell is there at 5ft to 6ft, but the quality is poor.

Now, here’s a long-range looker. Monday the 17th of August. The morning is glassy again, with a solid 7ft WSW swell and a 13-second period. The combined energy is strong (1380). This is another one for the experienced surfers, but if that wind holds, it’ll be a fantastic session. It’s a way out, so don’t take it to the bank, but it’s got real potential.

The rest of the second week, from the 18th to the 21st, looks like smaller, cleaner conditions with light winds, mostly in the 5ft to 6ft range. Good for a cruise, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday morning, the 7th of August – glassy, solid groundswell, and the point doing its thing. The second pick is Monday the 17th, if the long-range forecast holds. Get on it.

Rusty.

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