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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sea Vista this week:
The surf forecast for Sea Vista over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sea Vista in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sea Vista over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3196 | 2938 | 3247 | 2549 | 2158 | 1806 | 1446 | 1229 | 2475 | 1264 | 1167 | 878 | 722 | 638 | 338 | 231 | 188 | 164 | 284 | 399 | 171 | 155 | 536 | 3313 | 2451 | 1368 | 1904 | 1684 | 2288 | 3521 | 5633 | 11906 | 16701 | 12345 | 9066 | 5636 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:06PM 1.48 | 4:14AM 1.56 | 4:35PM 1.46 | 4:43AM 1.51 | 5:07PM 1.41 | 5:15AM 1.45 | 5:42PM 1.35 | 5:50AM 1.37 | 6:24PM 1.29 | 6:33AM 1.29 | 7:20PM 1.23 | 7:33AM 1.20 | 8:35PM 1.21 | 8:57AM 1.13 | 10:02PM 1.25 | 10:32AM 1.14 | 11:17PM 1.36 | 11:48AM 1.22 | 12:17AM 1.49 | 12:48PM 1.32 | 1:08AM 1.61 | 1:39PM 1.43 | 1:56AM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:59AM 0.15 | 10:05PM 0.23 | 10:27AM 0.17 | 10:35PM 0.27 | 10:58AM 0.21 | 11:07PM 0.32 | 11:30AM 0.27 | 11:42PM 0.39 | 12:08PM 0.34 | 12:25AM 0.47 | 12:54PM 0.41 | 1:22AM 0.55 | 1:54PM 0.47 | 2:43AM 0.60 | 3:11PM 0.50 | 4:22AM 0.56 | 4:35PM 0.48 | 5:44AM 0.45 | 5:47PM 0.40 | 6:45AM 0.31 | 6:46PM 0.30 | 7:35AM 0.18 | 7:38PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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