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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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
20.0° C
(Which is 3.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s 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 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 191 | 216 | 194 | 143 | 100 | 43 | 45 | 33 | 41 | 70 | 66 | 101 | 242 | 226 | 195 | 113 | 79 | 47 | 337 | 175 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:39PM 1.43 | 2:56AM 1.61 | 3:10PM 1.51 | 3:25AM 1.69 | 3:38PM 1.56 | 3:52AM 1.72 | 4:05PM 1.58 | 4:17AM 1.71 | 4:31PM 1.57 | 4:42AM 1.67 | 4:56PM 1.53 | 5:06AM 1.59 | 5:21PM 1.46 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:40AM 0.24 | 8:43PM 0.17 | 9:09AM 0.14 | 9:11PM 0.09 | 9:36AM 0.07 | 9:38PM 0.05 | 10:02AM 0.04 | 10:04PM 0.04 | 10:27AM 0.04 | 10:30PM 0.07 | 10:51AM 0.08 | 10:55PM 0.13 | 11:15AM 0.14 | 11:20PM 0.21 | |||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 8 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
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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.
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.











