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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surf break

The Point (Gonubie Bay) surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 SAST
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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Point (Gonubie Bay) sea temperature is
21.0° C
 (Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Gonubie Bay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
1
4
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
2.2
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1313121213161514141313131212121111115712
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19828925414528973423252814247117361245764781589343217173133102195283
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
10
E
35
SW
25
W
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
W
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNW
10
SE
20
E
25
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		glassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:22PM
1.56
5:49AM
1.62
5:54PM
1.52
6:21AM
1.61
6:27PM
1.45
6:56AM
1.55
7:04PM
1.34
7:36AM
1.46
7:49PM
1.22
8:27AM
1.34
8:51PM
1.09
9:45AM
1.23
10:42PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
0.16
11:32PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:02AM
0.07
12:29PM
0.21
12:34AM
0.13
1:07PM
0.28
1:11AM
0.23
1:53PM
0.38
1:55AM
0.36
2:54PM
0.49
2:57AM
0.49
4:28PM
0.57
4:44AM
0.58
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--
Sunset-7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:14-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---------------1--2-1
Temp. °C242422282823232322232422262624282825232422
Feels °C (?)201918292920181922222324282724313029232424
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Information about the The Point (Gonubie Bay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie 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 (Gonubie 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Point (Gonubie Bay), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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