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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 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 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 21.9 °C)
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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 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 21.9 °C)


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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 29th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 3rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 3rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.6
E
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
S
1.9
SE
1.3
SE
1
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.9
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)161413126121111121013136610910101091515137791010109998776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5344432468217554242314103241856512223643644131422425254360033117417396717162414111815299162
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
10
SE
15
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
40
NE
20
NE
20
SSW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
SW
10
SSE
20
W
25
SW
30
SSW
10
W
5
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.42
5:55AM
1.48
6:11PM
1.32
6:26AM
1.37
6:45PM
1.19
7:06AM
1.23
7:40PM
1.05
8:21AM
1.08
10:14PM
0.97
11:21AM
1.05
12:33AM
1.12
12:55PM
1.20
1:28AM
1.34
1:46PM
1.36
2:09AM
1.56
2:27PM
1.51
2:47AM
1.73
3:05PM
1.62
3:23AM
1.85
3:41PM
1.68
3:58AM
1.90
4:16PM
1.69
4:32AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.17
11:44PM
0.22
12:08PM
0.27
12:12AM
0.33
12:43PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.47
1:33PM
0.53
1:48AM
0.62
3:20PM
0.64
4:34AM
0.70
5:59PM
0.58
6:44AM
0.55
7:08PM
0.40
7:41AM
0.35
7:52PM
0.23
8:24AM
0.16
8:30PM
0.08
9:02AM
0.01
9:07PM
-0.03
9:38AM
-0.08
9:42PM
-0.09
10:12AM
-0.11
10:17PM
-0.08
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
-1--------22------------41---2-----3
Temp. °C242121222323272923252222212221242321222221222222212322252523232321222321
Feels °C (?)211921201920242621242221192120201920222021201920202119222223222022212220

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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