Green Point
eThekwini, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.8m
- Period
- 9.3s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h405-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Green Point, scored for your board.
About Green Point
Green Point is a point break over rock in eThekwini, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
Green Point surf FAQ
Is Green Point good for beginners?+
Green Point is a point break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Green Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Green Point handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Green Point?+
Green Point tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Green Point?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.