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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) this week:
The surf forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | - |
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| Energy (?) | 458 | 817 | 785 | 777 | 389 | 210 | 131 | 242 | 204 | 149 | 127 | 69 | 61 | 42 | 186 | 170 | 167 | 99 | 94 | 261 | 763 | 304 | 481 | 1019 | 1016 | 446 | 889 | 1138 | 1778 | 1310 | 1564 | 1635 | 2040 | 1575 | 1151 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | off | off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | on | off | off | on | on | on | glass | on | off | off | on | cross- on | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM 1.21 | 11:22PM 1.30 | 12:04PM 1.24 | 12:45AM 1.43 | 1:08PM 1.35 | 1:28AM 1.56 | 1:46PM 1.47 | 2:00AM 1.68 | 2:16PM 1.58 | 2:28AM 1.78 | 2:43PM 1.67 | 2:54AM 1.85 | 3:10PM 1.74 | 3:19AM 1.91 | 3:36PM 1.78 | 3:45AM 1.93 | 4:03PM 1.80 | 4:11AM 1.92 | 4:31PM 1.78 | 4:39AM 1.89 | 5:01PM 1.74 | 5:08AM 1.82 | 5:33PM 1.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:13PM 0.95 | 6:33AM 0.94 | 6:30PM 0.87 | 7:25AM 0.80 | 7:16PM 0.75 | 7:55AM 0.68 | 7:48PM 0.63 | 8:20AM 0.56 | 8:15PM 0.53 | 8:43AM 0.47 | 8:41PM 0.45 | 9:07AM 0.39 | 9:07PM 0.39 | 9:31AM 0.33 | 9:32PM 0.36 | 9:56AM 0.30 | 9:59PM 0.36 | 10:22AM 0.30 | 10:26PM 0.38 | 10:50AM 0.33 | 10:55PM 0.44 | 11:21AM 0.38 | 11:28PM 0.52 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) 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 (Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth)) 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 Flat Rocks (Port Elizabeth) 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.
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