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King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 23 Aug 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) this week:
The surf forecast for King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 8738 | 6678 | 22198 | 13184 | 3164 | 1760 | 1388 | 1364 | 4903 | 1260 | 973 | 663 | 454 | 373 | 283 | 205 | 248 | 395 | 1391 | 1612 | 1357 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:01PM 1.89 | 4:12AM 1.80 | 4:32PM 1.92 | 4:42AM 1.80 | 5:01PM 1.91 | 5:10AM 1.77 | 5:29PM 1.87 | 5:37AM 1.70 | 5:56PM 1.79 | 6:03AM 1.62 | 6:23PM 1.69 | 6:30AM 1.51 | 6:51PM 1.56 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:48AM 0.27 | 10:09PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.23 | 10:38PM 0.29 | 10:42AM 0.23 | 11:05PM 0.31 | 11:08AM 0.26 | 11:31PM 0.36 | 11:34AM 0.32 | 11:58PM 0.43 | 12:01PM 0.41 | 12:26AM 0.53 | 12:28PM 0.52 | 12:56AM 0.64 | |||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
The wind is still offshore at King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) (fresh winds from the W at Port Elizabeth Airport 4 km from King's Beach (Port Elizabeth)). A 2.8m groundswell from the SSW
1 h 18 min ago
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Information about the King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for King's Beach (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 King's Beach (Port Elizabeth) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our King's Beach (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 (King's Beach (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 King's Beach (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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