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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 31 Dec 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
17.0° C
(Which is 5.8°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 Friday (Jan 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 6th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 7th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 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 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Wed
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
3
3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)11121110131212121116141091212121111121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55112142160149244236161123171214315259178116167209246118229913611
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
20
W
20
S
15
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
W
20
SSW
20
S
5
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
20
E
30
E
10
W
25
SSW
10
SSE
15
W
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55AM
1.28
2:12PM
1.50
2:47AM
1.40
3:03PM
1.57
3:34AM
1.50
3:48PM
1.61
4:18AM
1.58
4:30PM
1.60
4:59AM
1.61
5:10PM
1.56
5:39AM
1.60
5:47PM
1.49
6:18AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
0.27
7:53AM
0.31
8:37PM
0.17
8:49AM
0.22
9:23PM
0.09
9:38AM
0.15
10:05PM
0.03
10:23AM
0.12
10:44PM
0.02
11:05AM
0.13
11:21PM
0.03
11:46AM
0.18
11:57PM
0.09
12:25PM
0.26
Wed
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09
Sunset7:24--7:24--7:25--7:25--7:25--7:25--7:25--
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--32---2--22---------
Temp. °C242322232223242223232122222224242223232125
Feels °C (?)272620242323232421212120202222191921222320
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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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