Summerstrand Beach surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 20 Feb 2026 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
22.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Feb 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 22nd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 27th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 27th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
3
0
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
!
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
2.1
SE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
3
E
2.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
0.9
SSW
2
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
1
SSW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
3.5
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)127788898889149888131291111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12345637248152012079803242652802763515712351699836812568992800908
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
30
E
35
ESE
30
ENE
30
E
50
E
15
WSW
5
NNE
20
E
20
WSW
35
W
30
W
30
W
30
WSW
25
SW
15
W
25
SW
45
SW
25
W
15
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononoffglassonoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55AM
2.01
6:08PM
1.83
6:30AM
1.92
6:46PM
1.70
7:11AM
1.78
7:30PM
1.55
8:02AM
1.61
8:35PM
1.39
9:24AM
1.46
10:37PM
1.30
11:36AM
1.41
12:44AM
1.40
1:12PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:35PM
0.27
12:01PM
0.36
12:07AM
0.35
12:37PM
0.46
12:43AM
0.48
1:19PM
0.61
1:25AM
0.65
2:14PM
0.76
2:25AM
0.82
3:57PM
0.89
4:49AM
0.94
6:36PM
0.84
7:10AM
0.83
7:46PM
0.68
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--7:02--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------11------1--
Temp. °C232222232626252828232222222222202222202020
Feels °C (?)232119212422242927202019171818191917141717
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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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