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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 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 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
20.9° C
 (Which is 3.2°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 Friday (Mar 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Mar 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 18th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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 Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
S
Period(s) (?)11181516141413131212141311141312121211118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61158169191163152139131855541332541137160232176133485450
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
40
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
20
SW
5
SE
10
W
15
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
5
ESE
5
S
25
SW
5
S
15
ESE
5
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crossoncross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrossonglasscrossglasscross-
on		offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
0.96
8:06AM
0.96
12:35AM
0.88
12:47PM
0.98
1:40AM
1.04
1:40PM
1.13
2:09AM
1.22
2:12PM
1.29
2:35AM
1.39
2:41PM
1.43
3:01AM
1.56
3:10PM
1.54
3:28AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:38AM
0.71
4:02PM
0.76
6:20AM
0.79
7:22PM
0.64
7:38AM
0.63
7:55PM
0.48
8:11AM
0.47
8:21PM
0.32
8:39AM
0.31
8:48PM
0.18
9:08AM
0.16
9:14PM
0.06
9:37AM
0.04
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07
Sunset6:30--6:30--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:23--6:22--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252125272228282427272427282428272426272125
Feels °C (?)201720231928282526282727282430302429272227
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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.

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