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Periwinkles surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 02 Feb 2026 SAST
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Periwinkles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Periwinkles sea temperature is
22.3° C
 (Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Periwinkles this week:

The surf forecast for Periwinkles over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Periwinkles in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 9th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Periwinkles over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
08
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Rating
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0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
E
0.7
SSW
1.2
E
0.7
SSW
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
E
1
E
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.4
SSW
2.2
S
Period(s) (?)813121291191167879989965118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93309241184257109214121200145196103216270160194129884344549
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
E
10
NE
15
E
30
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
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NE
10
SSW
15
S
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		crosscross-
on		cross-
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on		cross-
off		cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
1.63
4:47AM
1.71
4:56PM
1.63
5:19AM
1.72
5:27PM
1.58
5:50AM
1.68
5:55PM
1.51
6:18AM
1.60
6:23PM
1.42
6:45AM
1.49
6:49PM
1.30
7:12AM
1.36
7:15PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
0.09
10:32PM
-0.02
10:54AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.03
11:26AM
0.09
11:32PM
0.00
11:56AM
0.15
11:59PM
0.08
12:25PM
0.23
12:26AM
0.18
12:53PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.30
1:21PM
0.44
1:20AM
0.44
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:05--7:04-
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Rain (mm)
1-2-141-2-210-----1836
Temp. °C252525272624272825282723242423252524232423
Feels °C (?)262526292624272725302824232325252324252424
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Information about the Periwinkles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Periwinkles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Periwinkles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Periwinkles 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 (Periwinkles) 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 Periwinkles 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.

Periwinkles is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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