The Point (Gonubie Bay) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 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
17.2° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Monday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 16th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 16th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
0
3
!
0
7
2
0
4
2
2
4
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
6
SW
4
SSW
4
SW
2.3
S
3.5
SSW
2.3
S
2.1
S
2.4
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)141414131312141413121212121213121213161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152510918865074116091467668165564151336101556126917371838134211189414881091613
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
SW
5
W
40
WSW
50
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
W
10
S
10
SSE
5
NNW
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.13
9:17AM
0.98
10:48PM
1.01
12:24PM
1.04
12:56AM
1.11
1:33PM
1.21
1:49AM
1.25
2:13PM
1.38
2:25AM
1.37
2:45PM
1.52
2:56AM
1.47
3:13PM
1.62
3:23AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41PM
0.53
2:44AM
0.62
3:38PM
0.69
5:46AM
0.65
6:46PM
0.62
7:18AM
0.50
7:48PM
0.47
8:01AM
0.35
8:26PM
0.33
8:33AM
0.23
8:56PM
0.21
9:00AM
0.13
9:23PM
0.13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--
Sunset-5:58--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202118283019232015181817181817181919202220
Feels °C (?)17181525301615116121215151517151515171921
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at The Point (Gonubie Bay) (light winds from the NE.(Wind varies from 350 to 080 degs) at East London Airport 30 km from The Point (Gonubie Bay)). A 2.6m groundswell from the S

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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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