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 Saturday 25 Oct 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 17.5° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Sunday (Oct 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 30) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Sun 26th Oct)	5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf	8PM (Mon 27th Oct)	11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	11PM (Mon 27th Oct)	13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).
	Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	1	0	2	4	2	1	!	!	3	4	3	2	0	0	0	3	1	2	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	11	11	10	9	13	12	12	12	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	17	16	14	13	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	604	338	716	331	1521	1087	769	2001	5474	3070	2460	1631	1412	1323	1217	2968	5296	2411	1609	1217	2032
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	WSW	S	SSE	WNW	SW	SW	WNW	SSW	SSE	NE	SSE	SE	ESE	E	ENE	NE	WSW	SW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		5:11PM 1.42		5:31AM 1.30	5:38PM 1.32		6:02AM 1.20	6:09PM 1.21		6:45AM 1.10	6:55PM 1.10		8:04AM 1.01		8:29PM 1.00	10:27AM 1.03		10:56PM 1.02	11:53AM 1.18		12:14AM 1.13
Low Tide / height (m)	11:02AM 0.28		11:23PM 0.27	11:30AM 0.37		11:53PM 0.36	12:01PM 0.48		12:32AM 0.47	12:46PM 0.60		1:32AM 0.56		2:15PM 0.70	3:23AM 0.61		4:47PM 0.68		5:13AM 0.55	6:12PM 0.53

	Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29			Thursday 30			Friday 31
Sunrise	5:20	-	-	5:18	-	-	5:18	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-
Sunset	-	6:32	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:36	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-

Rain (mm)	1	-	6	2	6	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	18	17	15	15	14	19	18	16	20	19	18	20	21	20	23	23	22	22	22	20
Feels °C (?)	18	13	14	11	12	13	15	11	12	17	16	17	19	20	19	20	19	22	19	17	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at East Pier (Port Alfred) (calm at West Bank wx 2 km from East Pier (Port Alfred)). A 2.3m groundswell from the SSW
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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.