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The Point (Gonubie Bay) Surf Forecast
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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 2.3°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 Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 7 | S 15 | E 7 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
285 | 39 | 0 | 33 | 69 | 84 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 82 | 83 | 78 | 69 | 90 | 75 | 140 | 170 | 175 | 116 | 56 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.42m | 6:40AM1.34m | 7:22PM1.33m | 7:38AM1.20m | 8:34PM1.25m | 8:54AM1.09m | 9:59PM1.23m | 10:27AM1.05m | 11:19PM1.25m | 11:49AM1.08m | 00:20AM1.31m | 12:49PM1.15m | 1:07AM1.36m | 1:35PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:33AM0.46m | 1:55PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.56m | 3:09PM0.48m | 4:29AM0.58m | 4:32PM0.51m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:46PM0.49m | 6:50AM0.46m | 6:43PM0.45m | 7:32AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:09 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 20 |
19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 5 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
 kJ | 285 | 389 | 210 | 52 | 158 | 107 | 69 | 52 | 114 | 82 | 79 | 78 | 69 | 16 | 75 | 140 | 170 | 60 | 71 | 54 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 11 | E 5 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 81 | 31 | 39 | 32 | 69 | 84 | 76 | 94 | 29 | 82 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 90 | 8 | 52 | 14 | 175 | 116 | 56 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 15 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | E 5 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 39 | 43 | 33 | 86 | 108 | 101 | 50 | 47 | 43 | 83 | 50 | 62 | 44 | 64 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 382 | — | 279 | 199 | — | 1 | 24 | 66 | 55 | 72 | — | — | 7 | 28 | — | — | — | 66 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 16 | 290 | 258 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 110 | 0 | 38 | 273 | 0 | 106 | 267 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 106 |
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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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