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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 Saturday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Point (Gonubie Bay) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 350 | 319 | 180 | 121 | 85 | 53 | 58 | 428 | 282 | 219 | 178 | 118 | 230 | 133 | 334 | 220 | 169 | 417 | 644 | 384 | 269 | 183 | 136 | 1544 | 372 | 255 | 482 | 465 | 371 | 233 | 204 | 178 | 140 | 95 | 66 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:13PM 1.31 | 1:35AM 1.57 | 1:59PM 1.43 | 2:16AM 1.70 | 2:40PM 1.52 | 2:55AM 1.77 | 3:18PM 1.57 | 3:32AM 1.77 | 3:55PM 1.59 | 4:09AM 1.73 | 4:32PM 1.56 | 4:45AM 1.63 | 5:08PM 1.49 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:13PM 0.27 | 7:55AM 0.17 | 7:57PM 0.15 | 8:35AM 0.06 | 8:37PM 0.07 | 9:13AM -0.01 | 9:16PM 0.04 | 9:48AM -0.02 | 9:54PM 0.05 | 10:23AM 0.02 | 10:32PM 0.10 | 10:58AM 0.09 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 33 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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