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Sea Vista surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sea Vista surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sea Vista sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sea Vista this week:
The surf forecast for Sea Vista over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sea Vista in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sea Vista over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 6514 | 4626 | 4022 | 5506 | 8047 | 10396 | 10986 | 8917 | 4594 | 3151 | 1408 | 655 | 476 | 533 | 325 | 268 | 202 | 183 | 360 | 688 | 614 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:36PM 1.54 | 5:54AM 1.56 | 6:21PM 1.41 | 6:42AM 1.38 | 7:19PM 1.27 | 7:45AM 1.19 | 8:48PM 1.16 | 9:30AM 1.07 | 10:48PM 1.16 | 11:27AM 1.09 | 12:13AM 1.27 | 12:40PM 1.18 | 1:06AM 1.40 | 1:28PM 1.29 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39PM 0.17 | 12:07PM 0.21 | 12:25AM 0.33 | 12:55PM 0.37 | 1:23AM 0.50 | 2:00PM 0.52 | 3:01AM 0.64 | 3:51PM 0.60 | 5:30AM 0.63 | 5:47PM 0.55 | 6:50AM 0.51 | 6:50PM 0.44 | 7:35AM 0.38 | ||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 10 | ||
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Information about the Sea Vista Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sea Vista provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sea Vista can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sea Vista 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 (Sea Vista) 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 Sea Vista 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.
Sea Vista is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Port Elizabeth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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