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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 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
20.0° C
 (Which is 3.2°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 (Jan 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131211111010910811121212111111991010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8629981774503347200160123262754194215271162939634663846589302314272
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
S
20
SE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
10
WSW
15
SSE
20
SE
10
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscrosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:09PM
1.24
2:43AM
1.20
2:47PM
1.34
3:16AM
1.31
3:21PM
1.42
3:48AM
1.40
3:51PM
1.49
4:18AM
1.49
4:21PM
1.54
4:47AM
1.55
4:51PM
1.55
5:17AM
1.59
5:21PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.40
8:38AM
0.44
9:06PM
0.29
9:13AM
0.35
9:36PM
0.20
9:46AM
0.27
10:05PM
0.12
10:17AM
0.21
10:33PM
0.06
10:49AM
0.18
11:02PM
0.03
11:20AM
0.16
11:30PM
0.03
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-7:24--7:24--7:24--7:23--7:23--7:23--7:22-
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-23--1--4--------1---
Temp. °C232120202121232422222220212221222221222221
Feels °C (?)201717181920212223151415191820191819181817
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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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