Wild Side Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Port Elizabeth)
| Name: | Wild Side |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NW |
Wild Side in Port Elizabeth is a fairly exposed point break that has pretty consitent surf The best wind direction is from the northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.. Sometimes crowded. Hazards include rocks and sharks.
Overall Wild Side 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 Wild Side surf quality by season and Wild Side 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 Wild Side
Visitor Reviews of Wild Side |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wild Side:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Summerstrand | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Millers Point | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Noordhoek | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Fence | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sea Vista | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wild Side: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4311 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 | 5821 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wild Side: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 428 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2669 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2755 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3136 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3254 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wild Side: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 267 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 403 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 403 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 403 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 403 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wild Side: |
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| Closest city location | Port Elizabeth (South Africa) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Uitenhage (South Africa) | 23 mi |
| Third closest city location | Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kirkwood (South Africa) | 44 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kruisfontein (South Africa) | 53 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Wild Side is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Wild Side is Bisho Airport (VIY), also in South Africa, 196 km (122 miles) away.
