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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) this week:
The surf forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 262 | 171 | 395 | 289 | 427 | 952 | 687 | 762 | 449 | 557 | 465 | 356 | 198 | 459 | 843 | 606 | 480 | 477 | 722 | 634 | 396 | 299 | 458 | 320 | 643 | 273 | 241 | 171 | 171 | 180 | 201 | 184 | 146 | 251 | 132 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:39AM 1.89 | 5:01PM 1.74 | 5:08AM 1.82 | 5:33PM 1.68 | 5:41AM 1.72 | 6:12PM 1.59 | 6:21AM 1.60 | 7:03PM 1.49 | 7:16AM 1.45 | 8:20PM 1.41 | 8:48AM 1.34 | 10:05PM 1.42 | 10:45AM 1.34 | 11:36PM 1.53 | 12:10PM 1.44 | 12:38AM 1.69 | 1:07PM 1.58 | 1:27AM 1.84 | 1:54PM 1.71 | 2:10AM 1.96 | 2:35PM 1.81 | 2:50AM 2.03 | 3:14PM 1.86 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:26PM 0.38 | 10:50AM 0.33 | 10:55PM 0.44 | 11:21AM 0.38 | 11:28PM 0.52 | 11:55AM 0.47 | 12:06AM 0.63 | 12:36PM 0.58 | 12:57AM 0.75 | 1:33PM 0.70 | 2:21AM 0.86 | 3:05PM 0.78 | 4:38AM 0.85 | 5:02PM 0.75 | 6:13AM 0.70 | 6:19PM 0.64 | 7:09AM 0.53 | 7:12PM 0.50 | 7:52AM 0.38 | 7:56PM 0.38 | 8:32AM 0.27 | 8:36PM 0.30 | 9:08AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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