Surf Forecasts:
The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty, about the surf at The Point in Elands Bay. The first few days are looking real quiet, so don't rush.
Right from the start, Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th is basically a no-go. The wind is all over it, making for real poor conditions. Don't even bother waxing up.
Come Wednesday the 16th, we get some pulse. The combined wave energy is strong at 1569, but it's a raw deal with funky tide issues. That WSW swell is a solid 7ft (over 5ft, so think twice if you're new), but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. Might be some big, ugly lines for the bold.
Thursday the 17th is the first real ray of light. The morning will be clean. You've got a 4ft swell from the SW, a long 12-second period, and a light 6 mph SSE cross-off wind. The ocean energy is moderate at 570, and the call is "very good surf conditions." This is a sweet, clean morning surf.
Friday the 18th keeps that good vibe. Another clean one with a light, cross-off wind. The swell stays around 4ft from the SW with an 11-second beat. Crowds are only "sometimes" an issue, so you'll likely have your pick of waves.
Now, the absolute standout, the one you want to save the date for, is Thursday the 25th of September. The morning shows a 7ft W swell with a light, perfect 6 mph cross-off wind from the east. The combined energy is a solid 962 (moderate to strong), and it's flagged as "very good surf conditions." That 7ft is a proper size – best for the experienced crew. The afternoon pushes it to 8ft, which is strictly for the experts, even with the good wind. That Thursday morning window is your golden ticket.
The water is a chilly 57°F, which is a bit cooler than what we normally see for this time of year. Also, those long-period groundswells (like the 15-second ones we see later) are best handled on the reef and point sections of The Point, as they can turn into closeouts on the beach.
So yeah, it's a slow start, but there are some quality windows in there. Thursday the 17th morning is the first clean option, but Thursday the 25th morning is the one with the most size and potential for a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 785 | 508 | 362 | 234 | 175 | 289 | 106 | 160 | 1275 | 1564 | 1384 | 1129 | 314 | 278 | 506 | 354 | 403 | 538 | 403 | 612 | 479 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:30PM1.77m | 4:50AM1.59m | 5:01PM1.66m | 5:21AM1.49m | 5:32PM1.52m | 5:53AM1.37m | 6:04PM1.38m | 6:29AM1.23m | 6:41PM1.23m | 7:18AM1.11m | 7:41PM1.09m | 8:58AM1.02m | 9:45PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.10m | 10:46PM0.08m | 10:51AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.19m | 11:21AM0.30m | 11:45PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.43m | 00:16AM0.45m | 12:23PM0.56m | 00:54AM0.58m | 1:06PM0.69m | 2:02AM0.70m | 3:05PM0.79m | 4:56AM0.71m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 785 | 508 | 362 | 234 | 149 | 140 | 96 | 79 | 1275 | 1564 | 1384 | 1129 | 314 | 278 | 506 | 354 | 403 | 538 | 403 | 612 | 479 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 35 | 160 | 38 | 5 | — | — | 256 | 179 | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 5 | S 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 38 | 175 | 289 | 106 | 94 | — | — | 11 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 193 | 2 | 235 | 319 | 240 | 319 | 333 | 146 | 56 | 409 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
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