The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 18.32° E

The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
13.1°C
2.3° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Elands Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 28th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 28th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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(10 max)
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2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
299
265
219
186
118
138
149
115
122
100
76
290
244
232
150
487
975
917
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
0
NNW
15
SSW
10
E
20
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
15
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
WSW
15
N
10
W
10
ENE
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
0
E
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:36PM1.09m
12:21PM1.19m
00:32AM1.21m
12:59PM1.33m
1:11AM1.34m
1:30PM1.48m
1:44AM1.46m
1:59PM1.61m
2:15AM1.57m
2:29PM1.72m
2:47AM1.65m
2:59PM1.80m
3:20AM1.70m
Low Tide
6:16AM0.61m
6:46PM0.60m
6:55AM0.49m
7:20PM0.46m
7:26AM0.37m
7:49PM0.33m
7:54AM0.26m
8:17PM0.20m
8:22AM0.17m
8:45PM0.09m
8:51AM0.11m
9:15PM0.02m
rain showers
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clear
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
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6:37
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6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
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6:40
6:42
6:42
6:43
6:43
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6:45
 mm
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3
17
1
Temp °C
25
26
29
27
27
19
15
17
21
21
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27
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20
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Feels °C
23
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25
16
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27
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14
13
12
14
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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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