Intermediate: Noncom (Good, 1.4 m, offshore around 07:00)
Beginners: Noncom (Fair, 1.4 m, offshore around 07:00), Millers Point (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-offshore around 06:00)
Advanced: Noncom (Fair, 1.4 m, offshore around 07:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
Millers Point · point break, intermediate, best on S/SSE/SSW swell with W/SW/WNW wind, all tides. Sheltered Algoa Bay point that WannaSurf says breaks only about 20 times a year. When a south swell lines up with a westerly breeze, it peels right.
The Fence · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/SSE/ESE swell with W/SW/WNW wind, high tide. Beach break at the Algoa Bay seafront that works at high tide on southeast swell with a westerly wind. Peaks bounce off the wall, so it takes some reading.
Noncom · beach break, intermediate, best on SSW/S/SW swell with N/NNW/NW wind, low tide. Sandbar right south of Port Elizabeth that is quite consistent on south-southwest groundswell with a north-northwest breeze, strongest at low tide. Rips and sharks are…
Noordhoek · reef break, intermediate, best on SW swell with NW wind, all tides. Right-hand reef plus beach peaks south of Gqeberha, catching southwest groundswell with a northwest offshore. A dependable local alternative when J-Bay is too busy.
When to surf in Gqeberha
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to September. For beginners: May to September. The water goes from about 17 °C in August (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in January (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Gqeberha?
The best-known are Noordhoek, Millers Point, The Fence, Noncom. In all, 4 spots lie within 6 km: 2 beach breaks, 1 reef break, 1 point break.
Where can beginners surf in Gqeberha?
Gqeberha is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Gqeberha?
For intermediate surfers April to September. For beginners May to September.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Gqeberha?
The sea goes from about 17 °C in August (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in January (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).