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The Point (Elands Bay) surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 SAST
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The Point (Elands Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (Elands Bay) sea temperature is
14.1° C
 (Which is 5.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Elands Bay) this week:

The surf forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Elands Bay) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 23rd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Elands Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
W
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.1
W
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)151010101012121111171514141313121212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)444220428718427720028330965747161226618511666324442826202297
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
30
SW
5
SSE
15
SW
30
SSW
5
W
20
WSW
30
SW
20
S
15
WSW
40
SW
15
S
10
WSW
40
SSW
15
S
20
WSW
40
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossoffcrosscross-
off		glasscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:52PM
1.58
4:18AM
1.65
4:25PM
1.59
4:50AM
1.68
4:59PM
1.57
5:22AM
1.69
5:35PM
1.53
5:57AM
1.66
6:14PM
1.46
6:36AM
1.60
7:00PM
1.37
7:22AM
1.52
7:56PM
1.27
8:21AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
0.13
10:25AM
0.22
10:34PM
0.12
10:58AM
0.21
11:04PM
0.14
11:32AM
0.21
11:36PM
0.18
12:09PM
0.24
12:12AM
0.26
12:51PM
0.29
12:53AM
0.36
1:42PM
0.37
1:46AM
0.47
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03
Sunset7:54--7:54--7:54--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242025282727272421222020221922252224262322
Feels °C (?)181323232524222119161617171220181621201720
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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 12 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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