Periwinkles surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 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
21.1° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Periwinkles in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 12th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
4
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.7
ENE
1
SSW
1.5
E
0.8
SSW
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)12131389101096131413121213148126108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)579613599133418997723701842791528167076345834755395770285154105211
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
NE
40
ENE
45
NE
30
NE
25
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
10
WSW
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
NW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffonononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:34PM
1.18
8:26AM
1.26
8:36PM
1.07
9:37AM
1.21
10:00PM
1.01
10:55AM
1.19
11:30PM
1.01
12:03PM
1.22
12:40AM
1.07
12:56PM
1.26
1:30AM
1.15
1:40PM
1.32
2:11AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:46AM
0.40
2:42PM
0.58
2:45AM
0.49
4:05PM
0.62
4:00AM
0.56
5:30PM
0.60
5:21AM
0.57
6:36PM
0.53
6:29AM
0.54
7:24PM
0.45
7:21AM
0.49
8:02PM
0.38
8:04AM
0.42
Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52
Sunset7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--
cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
------18---------1---
Temp. °C201925252727232021212022232225252323242328
Feels °C (?)171619192922201916151619182126252525242630
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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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