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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 06 Sep 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
18.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 Monday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 8th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212131414141313131212121313131216141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19421332163319652516221313978376284323153672774835286366018071173857939
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
5
S
10
SSE
15
SE
30
E
35
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
30
W
25
SW
20
SSW
5
SW
15
S
20
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
35
ENE
20
E
20
NE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
1.59
3:40PM
1.73
3:52AM
1.65
4:11PM
1.81
4:25AM
1.67
4:44PM
1.84
4:58AM
1.64
5:17PM
1.79
5:32AM
1.56
5:52PM
1.68
6:08AM
1.44
6:29PM
1.51
6:47AM
1.28
7:12PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
0.11
9:26AM
-0.01
9:49PM
0.00
9:56AM
-0.08
10:22PM
-0.05
10:28AM
-0.10
10:56PM
-0.05
11:00AM
-0.06
11:30PM
0.01
11:34AM
0.03
12:06AM
0.12
12:10PM
0.16
12:44AM
0.28
12:50PM
0.34
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15-
Sunset--5:58--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---12---11--------111
Temp. °C181920191919192423212223191818181718182021
Feels °C (?)151919191814132018171920211917161313141919
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at East Pier (Port Alfred) (calm at West Bank wx 2 km from East Pier (Port Alfred)). A 2.9m 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.

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