The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya what’s cookin’ from The Point (Elands Bay). We got a solid run of groundswell comin’ through, so grab your shortboard or step-up and let’s get into it.

The first couple of days, Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, are real average. Wind’s howlin’ out of the S and SSW at 12 to 28 mph, and the wave quality is mostly poor. Surfable? Barely. Not worth paddlin’ out unless you’re desperate.

But Monday the 31st, we get a bit of a pulse. Morning’s the call – a 5 ft swell from the WSW at 12 seconds, combined energy of 646 (moderate). Wind’s a gentle 9 mph from the SSW, so it’s cross-off and clean. The forecast says expect very good surf conditions. That’s a nice start to the week.

Tuesday 1st September is more of the same – 5 ft groundswell from the SW at 11 seconds, 608 energy, with a light southerly breeze. Clean, rideable, and a solid intermediate session. Not a standout, but a good one if you’re keen to wet the suit.

Now, here’s where it gets real. Wednesday morning 2nd September is the first true standout. Glassy conditions, with the wind swingin’ around to a perfect 3 mph from the SW. Swell at 7 ft from the WSW, period of 14 seconds, and combined energy of 1638 (strong). That’s quality groundswell pushin’ into the reef and rivermouth. The report says excellent for experienced surfers – and with that size, 7 ft, it’s gettin’ too big for beginners. But for you crew who can handle it, it’s gonna be clean, powerful, and lined up.

Thursday morning 3rd September - another cracker. Glassy again with a light northerly, 7 ft from the SW at 13 seconds, 1285 energy. This is excellent surf, same call for experienced surfers. The Point is gonna look like a postcard. Cloud cover builds later, but that morning session is the one.

Friday the 4th sees the swell drop off fast – down to 3 ft in the morning, with offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. Clean, but small. The forecast says good surf conditions, but it’s really only for logs or big swallow boards.

Saturday 5th through to the middle of the next week is flat. Real flat. Swells around 2 ft to 2 ft for days. There’s a weird, long-period 16-second swell on Sunday 6th, but it’s onshore and weak (272 energy). Not worth the drive.

Then, hold onto your board. Thursday afternoon 10th September a new pulse starts showin’. 5 ft from the WSW at 17 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, energy at 1171. Wind is cross-off but fresh at 22 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy, but the potential’s there.

Friday 11th September – this is the second true standout. Morning’s 7 ft, 15 seconds, 2433 energy, with a light southerly. But the magic is Friday afternoon: 8 ft from the WSW at 15 seconds, energy at 2758 (very strong!), and offshore wind out of the SE at 12 mph. That’s big, clean, powerful groundswell on an offshore. This is for experienced surfers only – 8 ft is pushin’ into expert territory. Expect long, mean lines unloadin’ on the reef. The report says excellent conditions.

Saturday 12th September holds that energy through the day. 7 ft to 8 ft, 14 seconds, and light offshore or cross-off winds. Energy sits around 1875 to 2200. Glassy in the morning. More epic, big-wave setups. If you miss Friday, Saturday is your back-up gift.

Sunday 13th September the wind turns onshore again from the NE at 19 mph, and the swell’s still a solid 6 ft, but it’s gonna be choppy and messy. That’s the end of the run.

Water temp is not specified here, but with this time of year in the Cape, it’s gonna be crisp. No major anomaly noted, so expect normal winter/spring temps. Wetsuit mandatory.

Crowds at The Point can show up, but with this size and offshore windows mid-week, you might get some empty lineups if you’re keen. This is a gold run if you can time the wind windows right.

Rusty.

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