Location & Surroundings
Castle Point is a point in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is East London, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pretoria is about 810 km to the north. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Castle Point is point in South Africa.
It is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 46 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Eastern Cape
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 1' 0" S, 27° 55' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,125 p/km²
- Built-up 24.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:30
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 44 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Castle Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Castle Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.9 | 2.7 | 206 | 71 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Castle Point?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 17.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Castle Point today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 44m.
What is the local time in Castle Point?
Local time is 07:30. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Castle Point?
Castle Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Castle Point?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Castle Point located?
It is at -33.01667, 27.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Castle Point in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry