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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 15 Nov 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
17.6° C
 (Which is 3.5°C 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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Nov 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Sat
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
1
2
5
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0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)61012121211111111111014131312161615141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)215795176317221354777380242140908017822246266956832883164259816091103
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
15
E
35
E
40
E
25
ENE
25
E
30
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
NE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ENE
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25AM
1.20
1:36PM
1.41
1:59AM
1.28
2:07PM
1.47
2:30AM
1.35
2:36PM
1.51
2:59AM
1.40
3:05PM
1.53
3:28AM
1.43
3:34PM
1.53
3:56AM
1.43
4:03PM
1.50
4:26AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.39
7:19AM
0.39
7:57PM
0.30
7:53AM
0.33
8:25PM
0.23
8:24AM
0.28
8:52PM
0.18
8:54AM
0.25
9:19PM
0.15
9:24AM
0.23
9:47PM
0.14
9:53AM
0.23
10:15PM
0.16
10:23AM
0.26
Sat
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise--5:01--5:00--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:56
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58--
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clear
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------31---------
Temp. °C211819181821201822221920201922222021212024
Feels °C (?)141415141514131219181818181821212019181720
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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.

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