East Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast

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South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.60° S 26.89° E)

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East Pier (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 10 Sep 2025 SAST

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East Pier (Port Alfred) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's East Pier (Port Alfred) sea temperature is 63.7°F
(Which is 3.1°F colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for East Pier (Port Alfred) this week:

The surf forecast for East Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 21ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6ft 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Wed 10th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf	11AM (Mon 15th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful	11AM (Tue 16th Sep)	21ft (6.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Wed morning, min 63°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 72°F on Mon afternoon, min 61°F on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).
	Wednesday 10			Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	2	1	1	1	2	1	4	0	2	5	4	3	4	!	2	!	0	0	!
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Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	12	12	12	12	14	13	12	12	16	14	14	17	15	14	13	12	12	12	13	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	326	300	208	820	737	697	757	801	1307	1265	1247	3767	2886	2008	1910	2150	1670	3191	13698	7821	3995
Wind (mph)	SW	SE	WSW	WSW	SW	W	S	ESE	NE	SSE	SSE	E	N	SW	WNW	WNW	ESE	NW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- off	off	glass	on	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (ft)		5:17PM 5.87		5:32AM 5.12	5:52PM 5.51		6:08AM 4.72	6:29PM 4.95		6:47AM 4.2	7:12PM 4.33		7:38AM 3.64		8:17PM 3.67	9:29AM 3.18		10:55PM 3.31	12:25PM 3.41		12:54AM 3.64
Low Tide / height (ft)	11:00AM -0.2		11:30PM 0.03	11:34AM 0.1		12:06AM 0.39	12:10PM 0.52		12:44AM 0.92	12:50PM 1.12		1:31AM 1.48	1:44PM 1.74		2:52AM 2		3:51PM 2.23		5:51AM 2.07	6:46PM 1.97

	Wednesday 10			Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
Sunrise	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-
Sunset	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:02	-	-	6:04	-

Rain (in)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.1	0.3	0.0	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.2	0.1	0.6
Temp. °F	72	70	68	68	70	64	68	66	66	66	61	63	68	70	63	70	72	66	59	59	54
Feels °F (?)	70	68	72	61	63	55	64	63	64	64	52	61	68	66	59	68	68	64	34	34	39

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at East Pier (Port Alfred) (light winds from the SSW at West Bank wx 1 miles from East Pier (Port Alfred)). 4ft 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 2ft 4s local chop from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the East Pier (Port Alfred) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for East Pier (Port Alfred) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at East Pier (Port Alfred) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our East Pier (Port Alfred) 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 (East Pier (Port Alfred)) 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 East Pier (Port Alfred) 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 East Pier (Port Alfred), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 1 km (1 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 47 km (29 miles) away, Bisho and Fort Beaufort.