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East Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
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East Pier (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 SAST
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 (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2927 | 2257 | 1337 | 936 | 958 | 2208 | 2172 | 1581 | 1657 | 1355 | 752 | 449 | 296 | 281 | 383 | 383 | 623 | 1080 | 1182 | 1313 | 1485 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07AM 1.06 | 10:53PM 1.26 | 11:50AM 1.07 | 12:24AM 1.27 | 1:15PM 1.15 | 1:37AM 1.34 | 2:17PM 1.28 | 2:33AM 1.42 | 3:06PM 1.40 | 3:19AM 1.49 | 3:48PM 1.50 | 3:59AM 1.53 | 4:26PM 1.57 | 4:36AM 1.54 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:06PM 0.50 | 5:35AM 0.49 | 5:46PM 0.52 | 7:01AM 0.42 | 7:15PM 0.45 | 8:05AM 0.32 | 8:20PM 0.35 | 8:54AM 0.22 | 9:11PM 0.26 | 9:36AM 0.13 | 9:54PM 0.19 | 10:12AM 0.07 | 10:33PM 0.16 | ||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Continuing clean conditions at East Pier (Port Alfred) (calm at West Bank wx 2 km from East Pier (Port Alfred)). A 3.6m groundswell from the SSW are too big for here
Actual: 39 min ago
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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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