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Summerstrand Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Summerstrand Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Summerstrand Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 2PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 14th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 21st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 994 | 942 | 606 | 520 | 475 | 974 | 778 | 526 | 419 | 387 | 280 | 177 | 627 | 417 | 471 | 354 | 322 | 276 | 203 | 1972 | 3804 | 4870 | 977 | 1485 | 857 | 739 | 1422 | 1086 | 826 | 980 | 1275 | 1532 | 2386 | 2016 | 1547 | 965 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | off | off | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:38PM 1.69 | 4:42AM 1.76 | 5:11PM 1.65 | 5:13AM 1.69 | 5:47PM 1.60 | 5:49AM 1.60 | 6:29PM 1.54 | 6:33AM 1.50 | 7:24PM 1.48 | 7:33AM 1.40 | 8:36PM 1.46 | 8:57AM 1.33 | 9:59PM 1.48 | 10:31AM 1.34 | 11:14PM 1.57 | 11:47AM 1.42 | 12:16AM 1.69 | 12:47PM 1.54 | 1:08AM 1.81 | 1:38PM 1.65 | 1:55AM 1.91 | 2:24PM 1.74 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:25AM 0.35 | 10:31PM 0.49 | 10:55AM 0.39 | 11:04PM 0.55 | 11:27AM 0.44 | 11:40PM 0.62 | 12:04PM 0.51 | 12:24AM 0.70 | 12:48PM 0.59 | 1:22AM 0.78 | 1:46PM 0.67 | 2:46AM 0.82 | 3:06PM 0.72 | 4:28AM 0.78 | 4:36PM 0.70 | 5:48AM 0.67 | 5:50PM 0.62 | 6:46AM 0.53 | 6:48PM 0.51 | 7:35AM 0.40 | 7:38PM 0.42 | 8:18AM 0.30 | 8:23PM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C (?) | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). |
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Information about the Summerstrand Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Summerstrand Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Summerstrand Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Summerstrand Beach 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 (Summerstrand Beach) 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 Summerstrand Beach 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.
Summerstrand is 10 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.