Summerstrand Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Port Elizabeth)
| Name: | Summerstrand |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Summerstrand Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Summerstrand surf quality by season and Summerstrand surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Port Elizabeth surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Summerstrand
Visitor Reviews of Summerstrand |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Summerstrand:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Noordhoek | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Millers Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Wild Side | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Fence | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sea Vista | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Summerstrand: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4314 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5404 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5444 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5791 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5823 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Summerstrand: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 425 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2667 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2755 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3135 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3256 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Summerstrand: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 265 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Summerstrand: |
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| Closest city location | Port Elizabeth (South Africa) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Uitenhage (South Africa) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kirkwood (South Africa) | 44 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) | 45 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kruisfontein (South Africa) | 55 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Summerstrand is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Summerstrand is Bisho Airport (VIY), also in South Africa, 192 km (119 miles) away.
