The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer.

The jewel in the crown for this stretch is The Point (Elands Bay). It’s a reef, point and rivermouth setup, exposed to the SW swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Friday morning, 24 July. The Point will be firing with a solid 7ft WSW swell, and a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, tons of energy (2042 combined energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. This is the standout of the whole period – big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. It’s too big for beginners. The afternoon sees the wind pick up and the swell drops a touch, but still a solid 7ft.

Saturday morning, 25 July, the swell is still a very rideable 5ft from the WSW, period at 13 seconds. The wind is offshore from the SE, making for clean conditions. This is another excellent window. The afternoon is similar, a little smaller at 5ft, but still a great option.

Sunday the 26th sees a change. The wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off. The swell is still 5ft, but the wind is a mess. Monday the 27th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is strong. The afternoon, however, is a hidden gem: a 5ft SW swell with a clean cross-off breeze and moderate energy (1022). That’s a good session.

Tuesday the 28th is another cracker. Morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, offshore wind, and clean conditions. Excellent. The afternoon holds similar with gentle offshore winds. This is a top-tier day.

Wednesday the 29th sees the swell drop to 4ft, still clean, but much smaller. It’s a good day for a longboard or a beginner. From Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 1st of August, the surf gets really poor. The swell is small, and the wind is howling – fresh breezes make it ugly. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a write-off with onshore winds.

Monday the 3rd of August has a small 3ft WSW swell, but the morning is clean and light. Nothing special. Tuesday the 4th of August is glassy in the morning with a 3ft WSW swell. That’s a rare treat – dead calm, clean, but small. Wednesday the 5th of August brings a nice little pulse. The morning sees a 6ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and light offshore winds. Very good surf conditions, with 918 combined energy. The afternoon holds similar. This is a genuine second standout for the period.

Thursday the 6th of August is blown out by strong cross-on winds. The swell is 5ft, but the wind ruins it. Friday the 7th of August has a clean afternoon with a 4ft WSW swell and light wind. A decent end to the week. Saturday the 8th of August is a no-go with cross-on winds.

Bottom line: If you can get out there Friday the 24th or Tuesday the 28th, you’ll be in for a treat. Wednesday the 5th of August is also a very solid option. The rest is a mix of small, blown-out, or just average. The Point can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind for the good days.

Rusty.

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