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Summerstrand Beach Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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Summerstrand Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Summerstrand Beach in the next 12 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Summerstrand Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 234 | 1901 | 1303 | 621 | 560 | 1578 | 1006 | 7883 | 6662 | 21694 | 16480 | 3730 | 2057 | 1565 | 5392 | 1259 | 910 | 971 | 876 | 519 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:26AM 1.63 | 2:53PM 1.70 | 3:06AM 1.72 | 3:29PM 1.81 | 3:41AM 1.78 | 4:01PM 1.89 | 4:12AM 1.80 | 4:32PM 1.92 | 4:42AM 1.80 | 5:01PM 1.91 | 5:10AM 1.77 | 5:29PM 1.87 | 5:37AM 1.70 | 5:56PM 1.79 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.55 | 8:45AM 0.43 | 9:05PM 0.43 | 9:18AM 0.34 | 9:39PM 0.35 | 9:48AM 0.27 | 10:09PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.23 | 10:38PM 0.29 | 10:42AM 0.23 | 11:05PM 0.31 | 11:08AM 0.26 | 11:31PM 0.36 | 11:34AM 0.32 | ||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
The wind is still offshore at Summerstrand Beach (moderate winds from the SW at Port Elizabeth Airport 7 km from Summerstrand Beach). 1.4m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.1m 3s local chop from the WSW and a 0.5m 4s local chop from the ESE as well as a 0.4m 9s swell from the E. 4 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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