The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 18.32° E

The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.2° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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(10 max)
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2
4
3
2
4
2
1
4
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
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3
2
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3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2005
1402
1283
1528
1474
1200
923
591
1245
763
517
429
291
200
370
258
318
537
711
713
816
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
SW
25
SW
15
S
10
WNW
15
SW
10
NW
15
NW
15
W
10
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
25
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:50PM1.71m
2:14AM1.62m
2:25PM1.77m
2:48AM1.66m
2:57PM1.79m
3:20AM1.66m
3:28PM1.76m
3:50AM1.64m
3:58PM1.69m
4:20AM1.58m
4:28PM1.60m
4:51AM1.49m
4:59PM1.48m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.08m
8:19AM0.14m
8:45PM0.03m
8:52AM0.12m
9:15PM0.02m
9:23AM0.13m
9:45PM0.04m
9:53AM0.17m
10:14PM0.11m
10:22AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
10:52AM0.33m
11:11PM0.31m
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Temp °C
15
15
13
16
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16
19
22
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15
Feels °C
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10
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14
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13
10
16
14
11
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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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