Summerstrand Beach surf break

Summerstrand Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 05 Oct 2025 SAST
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Summerstrand Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Summerstrand Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Oct 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 6th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
!
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)9131313131212121212111178881214161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25580942452423143513421237140715809766533792482983563132455084461152508
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
SW
45
WSW
15
WNW
20
SW
30
SW
25
W
30
SW
35
SW
25
W
15
SSW
20
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
10
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51AM
1.86
3:07PM
2.05
3:26AM
1.94
3:42PM
2.12
4:01AM
1.97
4:17PM
2.12
4:37AM
1.94
4:53PM
2.05
5:15AM
1.86
5:31PM
1.92
5:55AM
1.72
6:12PM
1.75
6:42AM
1.56
7:02PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
0.25
8:54AM
0.21
9:21PM
0.14
9:27AM
0.14
9:54PM
0.10
10:01AM
0.13
10:28PM
0.11
10:36AM
0.17
11:04PM
0.19
11:12AM
0.28
11:41PM
0.32
11:51AM
0.43
12:21AM
0.48
12:35PM
0.62
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-5:48--5:47--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:39-
Sunset--6:22--6:23--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:27
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162018161817161917171717172021191920191818
Feels °C (?)14171091411121410141515141818191717181516
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Summerstrand Beach (moderate winds from the SW at Port Elizabeth Airport 7 km from Summerstrand Beach). 2.4m 9s swell from the SW with a 1.0m 11s groundswell from the E. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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.

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