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Second Beach (Port St Johns) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 SAST
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Second Beach (Port St Johns) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Second Beach (Port St Johns) sea temperature is 23.8°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.9 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.5 °C)
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Second Beach (Port St Johns) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Second Beach (Port St Johns) sea temperature is 23.8°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.9 °C max: 25.4 °C min: 22.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Second Beach (Port St Johns) this week:

The surf forecast for Second Beach (Port St Johns) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Second Beach (Port St Johns) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Second Beach (Port St Johns) over the next 12 days.

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2
ENE
2
ENE
2
ENE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
S
1
S
1
S
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)15141313121211788161578814141318161514151413121214111212888816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14799537005903531741542202231953392833814634883252361513048908825771051790663488325276202309299196164125117174
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
SE
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
N
15
ENE
15
NE
10
N
10
NE
20
NE
15
N
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
1.59
4:15AM
1.71
4:31PM
1.58
4:42AM
1.67
4:59PM
1.54
5:10AM
1.60
5:29PM
1.46
5:41AM
1.51
6:04PM
1.37
6:18AM
1.39
6:49PM
1.26
7:08AM
1.25
8:00PM
1.15
8:32AM
1.13
10:04PM
1.13
10:46AM
1.10
11:49PM
1.26
12:18PM
1.21
12:51AM
1.44
1:15PM
1.35
1:38AM
1.62
2:00PM
1.47
2:19AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
0.10
10:26AM
0.08
10:31PM
0.13
10:53AM
0.11
10:59PM
0.18
11:23AM
0.18
11:30PM
0.26
11:56AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.37
12:37PM
0.38
12:53AM
0.50
1:35PM
0.50
2:11AM
0.63
3:10PM
0.58
4:27AM
0.66
5:06PM
0.55
6:12AM
0.53
6:22PM
0.42
7:12AM
0.36
7:15PM
0.28
7:57AM
0.20
7:59PM
0.16
8:36AM
0.08
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35
Sunset5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--
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Rain (mm)
----1-25----------------------------
Temp. °C252223232222212020211921222124252224242126292322232124252230312623222123
Feels °C (?)262622222319191918181619192025262425252326292124242324252328292620202124

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Second Beach (Port St Johns) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Second Beach (Port St Johns) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Second Beach (Port St Johns) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Second Beach (Port St Johns) 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 (Second Beach (Port St Johns)) 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 Second Beach (Port St Johns) 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.

Second Beach (Port St Johns) is 0 km (0 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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