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South Surrey

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Updated Saturday, October 17, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: South Surrey month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in South Surrey are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), February the coldest (average low 1°C), and November the wettest (about 247 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.61.21993.9
February6.70.71295.2
March10.22.71497.0
April13.45.21099.1
May17.88.67011.1
June20.311.26112.0
July23.413.22713.4
August24.113.83512.0
September20.111.51029.1
October14.07.41776.0
November9.14.22474.0
December5.81.32163.3

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People and places shaping South Surrey

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Past and future events in South Surrey

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2017 South Surrey—White Rock federal by-election

    Federal by-election featuring candidate selection processes involving Gordie Hogg and Judith Higginbotham.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Scott Gomez

    Former Surrey Eagle who accrued over 700 career NHL points and played the 1996–97 season with the team in South Surrey.

  • Laara WilliamSen

    Resides in South Surrey, B.C., Canada near the Pacific Ocean.

Historical figures

  • Gordie Hogg

    Former White Rock Mayor and Surrey-White Rock MLA acclaimed as the Liberal Party candidate for the 2017 federal by-election.

  • Judith Higginbotham

    Former Surrey city councillor and rumoured candidate for the riding's Liberal nomination.

Local business and employers

  • Surrey Eagles

    Junior ice hockey team that plays in the BCHL at South Surrey Athletic Park.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • South Surrey Athletic Park

    Home of the South Surrey Arena and Softball City located within South Surrey.

  • South Surrey Park and Ride

    A bus loop and transit facility serving the South Surrey area.

  • Softball City

    Major softball sporting complex located at the South Surrey Athletic Park.

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01 · Overview

South Surrey, in brief

Peninsular coordinates and boundaries

South Surrey is a community located within the City of Surrey, British Columbia, positioned specifically on the Semiahmoo peninsula in the southern portion of the city. The area shares a border with the City of White Rock, and most of South Surrey lies within White Rock's population centre.

Demographic profile and generational concentration

At the time of the 2016 census, the total population recorded for South Surrey was 77,170. Within this population, the community features a senior population of 25,655, representing the largest concentration of citizens over the age of sixty in Surrey and surpassing the senior numbers found in any of the city's other town centres.

Local geography and neighbourhoods

The geography of the community spans numerous distinct residential areas. The neighbourhoods that comprise South Surrey include Crescent Beach, Crescent Heights, Elgin, Chantrell Creek, Morgan Creek, Grandview Heights, Hazelmere, Ocean Park, and Sunnyside.

Educational infrastructure

Learning environments across the town centre include four public secondary schools: Semiahmoo Secondary School, Earl Marriott Secondary School, Elgin Park Secondary School, and Grandview Heights Secondary School. Additionally, two private institutions, White Rock Christian Academy and Southridge School, serve the region.

Transit networks and connections

Transportation routes traversing the area include Highway 99, Highway 15, Route 10, and King George Boulevard. Public transit users are served by two major exchanges in the town centre, namely the South Surrey Park and Ride and White Rock Centre, with the latter partially situated within the city of White Rock. Local bus routes connect passengers directly into Bridgeport SkyTrain station located in Richmond, as well as King George and Surrey Central stations situated in Surrey's City Centre.

Athletic complexes and cultural recreation

Sports and recreation play a prominent role in community life, anchored by the South Surrey Athletic Park. This park houses the South Surrey Arena, home venue for the BCHL hockey team known as the Surrey Eagles. Former Eagle Scott Gomez famously achieved over 700 career National Hockey League points after completing a highly productive campaign with the team during the 1996–97 season. Furthermore, the athletic park accommodates Softball City, which functions as a major softball sporting complex.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Surrey

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01 · Q&A

Where is South Surrey located and what are its coordinates?

South Surrey is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 49.0500, -122.7917, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of South Surrey?

South Surrey has a recorded population of approximately 77,170 and observes the America/Vancouver time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in South Surrey?

Official and commonly spoken languages in South Surrey include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for South Surrey?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for South Surrey, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.