Seal Point
Seal Point is where modern surf travel began—the wave that captivated the world in Bruce Brown's Endless Summer (1966). This long right-hand point break in Cape St. Francis once offered 150+ meter rides of pristine perfection. Unfortunately, harbour construction and sand dynamics have reportedly diminished its quality over the decades. But on rare days when everything aligns, you can still glimpse the magic that launched a thousand surf trips. A pilgrimage site for surf history buffs.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 130° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Beach/paddle
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Seal Point?
Seal Point works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Seal Point?
Offshore wind at Seal Point blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 270° to 360° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Seal Point?
Seal Point wants SSE swell (130° to 200°) between 0.9m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Seal Point?
The main season at Seal Point is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Autumn-winter. Southern Ocean swells.
How do I get to Seal Point?
Fly into PLZ, then allow about 90 minutes by road. Beach/paddle
What kind of wave is Seal Point?
Seal Point is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Autumn-winter. Southern Ocean swells.
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