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The Point (Gonubie Bay) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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 (May 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 273 | 2362 | 680 | 319 | 522 | 867 | 494 | 747 | 488 | 461 | 292 | 144 | 47 | 64 | 77 | 38 | 94 | 156 | 130 | 262 | 107 | 376 | 1841 | 1240 | 572 | 680 | 532 | 222 | 170 | 215 | 859 | 880 | 1079 | 1393 | 1106 | 1106 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21AM 1.51 | 5:46PM 1.40 | 5:57AM 1.37 | 6:26PM 1.28 | 6:35AM 1.22 | 7:16PM 1.17 | 7:24AM 1.09 | 8:30PM 1.08 | 8:44AM 0.99 | 10:18PM 1.07 | 10:44AM 0.97 | 11:44PM 1.14 | 12:06PM 1.04 | 12:36AM 1.23 | 12:57PM 1.12 | 1:14AM 1.33 | 1:35PM 1.21 | 1:47AM 1.42 | 2:09PM 1.30 | 2:18AM 1.49 | 2:40PM 1.37 | 2:49AM 1.54 | 3:11PM 1.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:09PM 0.20 | 11:33AM 0.20 | 11:47PM 0.32 | 12:09PM 0.31 | 12:28AM 0.46 | 12:51PM 0.43 | 1:19AM 0.59 | 1:46PM 0.54 | 2:40AM 0.69 | 3:10PM 0.61 | 4:44AM 0.70 | 4:52PM 0.61 | 6:11AM 0.62 | 6:03PM 0.55 | 6:58AM 0.51 | 6:50PM 0.47 | 7:33AM 0.41 | 7:28PM 0.39 | 8:04AM 0.31 | 8:02PM 0.32 | 8:34AM 0.23 | 8:35PM 0.27 | 9:04AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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