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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 17 Mar 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
17.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 24th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.1
W
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)11111111141315141413118121212121212121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12311911497265239395341257166216686494349259193349263314424
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
W
10
NE
15
NNW
10
SW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
WSW
20
SW
35
SSW
20
SSE
5
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSE
30
SSW
5
N
10
WNW
15
SW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncrosscross-
on		ononcrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:35PM
1.61
2:50AM
1.77
3:08PM
1.70
3:22AM
1.85
3:43PM
1.74
3:55AM
1.89
4:18PM
1.74
4:30AM
1.86
4:55PM
1.68
5:08AM
1.78
5:34PM
1.58
5:49AM
1.64
6:19PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
0.17
8:42PM
0.12
9:06AM
0.05
9:12PM
0.05
9:37AM
-0.03
9:44PM
0.03
10:11AM
-0.06
10:18PM
0.04
10:46AM
-0.03
10:54PM
0.10
11:23AM
0.06
11:33PM
0.21
12:05PM
0.20
12:17AM
0.35
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:55--6:53-
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rain showers
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918202118191918202118202422282623202222
Feels °C (?)181819202219181717171612191818262320202121
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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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