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Kellys Beach surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 18 May 2024 SAST
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Kellys Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kellys Beach sea temperature is 17.1°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 21.8 °C max: 23.1 °C min: 20.3 °C)
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Kellys Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kellys Beach sea temperature is 17.1°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 21.8 °C max: 23.1 °C min: 20.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kellys Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kellys Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kellys Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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

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Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
2.4
S
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
S
3
S
2.2
SSW
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)11101110181817161614141413131291414141313131313161617191615141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)69542437523927315572295141511129611604108049426517890189298974349153886778164329073111364056632281209813541049905618413330
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
5
NE
10
E
15
W
10
SSW
10
E
15
NNE
25
NW
15
SW
15
W
15
SW
10
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
10
S
20
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
NE
10
NE
5
SE
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
40
W
25
S
15
ESE
35
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
15
NNE
35
NW
10
NW
10
NW
30
WSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:12AM
1.32
1:34PM
1.20
1:45AM
1.40
2:08PM
1.28
2:16AM
1.47
2:39PM
1.35
2:47AM
1.52
3:11PM
1.40
3:18AM
1.55
3:42PM
1.43
3:50AM
1.56
4:15PM
1.43
4:24AM
1.54
4:51PM
1.42
5:01AM
1.49
5:30PM
1.38
5:41AM
1.42
6:16PM
1.34
6:26AM
1.33
7:10PM
1.29
7:23AM
1.23
8:17PM
1.26
8:36AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
0.39
7:26PM
0.39
8:03AM
0.30
8:00PM
0.33
8:33AM
0.22
8:33PM
0.27
9:03AM
0.16
9:06PM
0.23
9:34AM
0.13
9:39PM
0.21
10:06AM
0.12
10:13PM
0.22
10:41AM
0.14
10:50PM
0.25
11:18AM
0.17
11:30PM
0.30
11:59AM
0.23
12:18AM
0.38
12:47PM
0.30
1:17AM
0.46
1:44PM
0.37
2:34AM
0.51
2:55PM
0.42
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Sunrise-7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07-
Sunset--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:14--5:14--5:13--5:13--5:13
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Rain (mm)
---------------41-21----21----------
Temp. °C182324222122263435202121202122181919181920172021171616161721232932282319
Feels °C (?)152222202021212830202121192123151616191819171817101011111016202226252015

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

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Information about the Kellys Beach Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Kellys Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 43 km (27 miles) away, Fort Beaufort and Bisho.

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