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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 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
17.6° C
(Which is 4.7°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 (Dec 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 (Dec 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 20th Dec)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 Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly near gales.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.6
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.9
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1010111111131314131212131110126678910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)667740599475396875193028701752905644268184141137260151171171193320
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
E
5
NW
15
S
20
SSE
10
SW
15
SE
25
ESE
25
E
35
E
45
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
40
N
10
NE
30
SW
30
SSW
15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:52PM
1.41
3:19AM
1.34
3:25PM
1.45
3:52AM
1.38
3:57PM
1.47
4:24AM
1.41
4:29PM
1.48
4:56AM
1.43
5:00PM
1.46
5:30AM
1.43
5:32PM
1.43
6:05AM
1.42
6:07PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40AM
0.37
9:08PM
0.24
9:15AM
0.32
9:40PM
0.20
9:49AM
0.28
10:12PM
0.17
10:22AM
0.27
10:43PM
0.15
10:55AM
0.28
11:15PM
0.15
11:29AM
0.30
11:47PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.34
12:21AM
0.21
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--5:00--
Sunset-7:20--7:20--7:21--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019222220222221212322282725252422222220
Feels °C (?)181818212020211918171816242021222121212019
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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).

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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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