Yellow sands Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Feb 2026 SAST
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Yellow sands Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yellow sands Point sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is 3.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yellow sands Point this week:

The surf forecast for Yellow sands Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yellow sands Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 25th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 27th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yellow sands Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
3
2
0
3
2
2
4
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
2
SSE
1.7
SE
1.3
SSE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.3
ENE
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312128888788888129137881710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)546410405136464326242726824483380398250218645290864344561642
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
W
10
SSW
0
W
15
W
25
SW
25
SSW
10
WNW
10
S
25
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.61
5:54AM
1.73
6:05PM
1.52
6:27AM
1.63
6:39PM
1.40
7:04AM
1.48
7:18PM
1.25
7:49AM
1.31
8:12PM
1.08
9:05AM
1.13
10:27PM
0.96
11:51AM
1.07
1:05AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
0.03
11:37PM
-0.01
12:05PM
0.09
12:09AM
0.07
12:39PM
0.20
12:43AM
0.20
1:19PM
0.34
1:23AM
0.36
2:10PM
0.50
2:20AM
0.55
3:51PM
0.64
4:43AM
0.67
6:43PM
0.59
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-12121--122--54-----2
Temp. °C272624232424303025232323262622272722262622
Feels °C (?)282827272627302824252425272724232321262419
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Information about the Yellow sands Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yellow sands Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Yellow sands Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yellow sands Point 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 (Yellow sands Point) 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 Yellow sands Point 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 Yellow sands Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 27 km (17 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 57 km (35 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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