The Point (Elands Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at The Point in Elands Bay. This is a reef, point, and rivermouth setup that really gets going when the direction lines up right, and it looks like we’ve got a solid run of WSW swell on the way. The water is sitting at 56° right now, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties if you’re heading out.

We kick things off on Saturday, 1st August. It’s a bit of a slow start with small 3 ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is a gentle cross-off from the ENE, so the surface should be clean. Wave energy is moderate (316). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a fun, manageable size for an intermediate session.

Sunday the 2nd looks a bit more marginal. The swell stays small at 3 ft, but the wind shifts onshore in the morning and then cross-shore in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate (233-268), but the conditions are a bit trickier.

Monday the 3rd is where things start to look up. Morning glass-off with zero wind – pure magic. The swell is still modest at 3 ft, but the energy has bumped up to 381 (moderate). Afternoon picks up a touch to 4 ft with a cross-off breeze. Clean and fun.

Tuesday the 4th keeps the good vibes rolling with 4 ft swell in the morning and clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (302). The afternoon sees a slight drop in size and some cross-chop, but still surfable.

Wednesday the 5th is a write-off, folks. Onshore wind and building swell makes for messy conditions.

Now, here’s where we get the real standout. Thursday, 6th August. This is the session to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW, and the wind is glassy in the morning and clean cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is strong (2472), and it’s a big, powerful groundswell with a period of 13 seconds. This is expert territory – too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be absolutely pumping. The Point handles this sort of direction beautifully.

Friday the 7th stays excellent with 8 ft to 7 ft swell, clean conditions in the morning, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is still very strong (1820-1467). This is another top-tier day for advanced surfers.

Saturday the 8th gets a bit lumpy with stronger winds and some rain, but the swell is still there at 8 ft. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a strong offshore breeze, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. This one is for the hardy souls.

Sunday the 9th the swell hits 13 ft. That’s massive. The conditions are clean, but the energy is extreme (8582). This is too big for The Point, even for experts. Maybe one for the big-wave chargers, but honestly, it’s a pass for most.

We get a nice drop back on Monday the 10th with 8 ft to 8 ft swell from the SW. The morning is glassy, and the energy is still strong (1534). This is a very good, clean session for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 11th starts with a glassy 7 ft swell from the SW, light energy (899), but the afternoon jumps to 10 ft with a short 8-second period – that’s just too big and messy for The Point again.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are a real treat. The swell drops to 3 ft-5 ft, but the period is very long – 20 seconds on the 12th and 16 seconds on the 13th. That’s proper groundswell with excellent shape. The wind is offshore or light glassy, and the energy is moderate to strong (1336-1121). These are beautiful, clean days for all levels, but the long period will make the point and reef sections really line up.

Friday the 14th is a steady, fun day with 4 ft swell and clean cross-off winds. A good, relaxed session.

Saturday the 15th sees a bit of a wind issue in the morning with a moderate cross-shore, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with 5 ft swell and a clean cross-off breeze. Worth a look.

Sunday the 16th brings a big 8 ft to 12 ft swell again, but with cross-onshore wind. The energy is very strong (2500-5159), but the wind is not your friend. It’s a pass unless you’ve got a kite.

So, the clear standout is Thursday, 6th August – big, clean, powerful, and glassy. The other real gem is Wednesday, 12th August for the long-period groundswell with perfect conditions. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty out.

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