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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) this week:
The surf forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2293 | 2590 | 2109 | 1533 | 2053 | 3630 | 8541 | 5604 | 5189 | 3127 | 1868 | 811 | 373 | 398 | 373 | 192 | 148 | 89 | 68 | 484 | 586 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 1.80 | 5:54AM 1.84 | 6:24PM 1.68 | 6:41AM 1.66 | 7:21PM 1.54 | 7:43AM 1.47 | 8:42PM 1.43 | 9:19AM 1.33 | 10:30PM 1.42 | 11:15AM 1.33 | 12:00AM 1.51 | 12:34PM 1.41 | 12:58AM 1.63 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:24AM 0.28 | 11:35PM 0.41 | 12:04PM 0.41 | 12:19AM 0.56 | 12:50PM 0.56 | 1:16AM 0.73 | 1:52PM 0.72 | 2:52AM 0.86 | 3:40PM 0.82 | 5:23AM 0.85 | 5:40PM 0.79 | 6:45AM 0.72 | 6:46PM 0.69 | ||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
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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 16 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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