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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 20 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
17.5° C
 (Which is 3.8°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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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0
0
0
1
3
1
1
2
0
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
3
SSE
Period(s) (?)1615141312121111101010914141312151514138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4437375331972376230820101167113053039431432038921441422103611972976187511881084
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
35
SW
35
SW
15
W
15
SSE
25
ESE
25
ENE
25
SE
20
S
10
WSW
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
NE
25
E
35
ENE
0
N
20
SSW
30
SE
25
ESE
30
E
40
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		glasscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56AM
1.43
4:03PM
1.50
4:26AM
1.41
4:32PM
1.47
4:56AM
1.38
5:02PM
1.41
5:29AM
1.33
5:34PM
1.34
6:07AM
1.27
6:10PM
1.27
6:53AM
1.22
6:57PM
1.18
7:53AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47PM
0.14
9:53AM
0.23
10:15PM
0.16
10:23AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.19
10:54AM
0.31
11:17PM
0.24
11:28AM
0.37
11:51PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.45
12:32AM
0.36
12:56PM
0.53
1:22AM
0.42
2:04PM
0.58
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thu
27
Sunrise-4:58--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56-
Sunset--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182222202222202121192019182323202221181718
Feels °C (?)171617192120171918191916172019171917141211
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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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