
Surf Forecasts:
The Point (Gonubie Bay) surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,757 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point (Gonubie Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Point (Gonubie Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 8th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 425 | 367 | 418 | 280 | 195 | 205 | 280 | 438 | 1274 | 1250 | 727 | 1186 | 2757 | 1098 | 1009 | 502 | 271 | 149 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:08AM1.11m | 12:39PM1.35m | 1:04AM1.22m | 1:23PM1.46m | 1:46AM1.32m | 2:00PM1.55m | 2:21AM1.40m | 2:32PM1.60m | 2:53AM1.46m | 3:03PM1.62m | 3:23AM1.49m | 3:32PM1.61m | 3:52AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM0.53m | 6:11AM0.46m | 7:05PM0.40m | 7:03AM0.36m | 7:45PM0.29m | 7:43AM0.28m | 8:18PM0.20m | 8:18AM0.22m | 8:48PM0.13m | 8:50AM0.18m | 9:16PM0.10m | 9:20AM0.16m | 9:44PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | E 10 |
73 | 425 | 367 | 418 | 280 | 195 | 291 | 165 | 113 | 524 | 452 | 35 | 22 | 1671 | 1098 | 1009 | 502 | 271 | 149 | 1432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | S 6 | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | S 13 | S 11 |
27 | 83 | 129 | 56 | 33 | 1 | 205 | 146 | — | 79 | 54 | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | 14 | — | 30 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 |
44 | 68 | 23 | 32 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | SSW 4 | — | NE 2 | E 6 | SW 3 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
25 | 156 | 12 | — | 2 | 181 | 7 | 280 | 438 | 1274 | 1250 | 727 | 1186 | 2757 | — | 11 | 111 | 655 | 1423 | 2585 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 0 | 34 | 110 | 106 | 118 | 150 | 5 | 150 | 34 | 0 | 339 | 2979 | 34 | 34 | 827 | 452 | 290 | 509 | 118 |
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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 16 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.
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