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Periwinkles Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Periwinkles surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Periwinkles this week:
The surf forecast for Periwinkles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Periwinkles in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 13th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Periwinkles over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | |
63 | 38 | 23 | 4436 | 2358 | 1730 | 4336 | 8541 | 3123 | 1522 | 1084 | 4080 | 3381 | 2410 | 1561 | 1092 | 855 | 636 | 474 | 277 | 564 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:25AM1.07m | 00:06AM1.27m | 12:31PM1.18m | 00:55AM1.42m | 1:20PM1.30m | 1:38AM1.56m | 2:03PM1.41m | 2:19AM1.67m | 2:45PM1.50m | 3:00AM1.73m | 3:25PM1.56m | 3:41AM1.75m | 4:06PM1.58m | 4:23AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.50m | 6:27AM0.47m | 6:28PM0.40m | 7:15AM0.31m | 7:16PM0.29m | 7:58AM0.18m | 8:00PM0.18m | 8:38AM0.07m | 8:42PM0.10m | 9:18AM0.01m | 9:24PM0.05m | 9:58AM-0.01m | 10:07PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
10 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 |
 kJ | 1327 | 607 | 1192 | 4436 | 2358 | 1730 | — | — | 3123 | 1522 | 1084 | 4080 | 3381 | 2410 | 1561 | 1092 | 855 | 636 | 474 | 277 | 564 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 9 | SE 12 | NE 8 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 14 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 63 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 939 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 292 | — | — | 68 | 46 | 9 | 36 | 32 | 40 | 253 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 57 | 38 | 7 | 14 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 28 | 7 | 22 | — | — | — | 4336 | 8541 | 5902 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 54 | 97 | 150 | 295 | 1 | 160 | 268 | 559 | 1 | 75 | 119 | 0 | 70 | 295 | 5 | 74 | 302 | 0 | 1 | 290 |
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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 16 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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