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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 19 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
17.2° C
 (Which is 4.0°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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 17s
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 Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
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4
3
2
2
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
S
1.5
S
1.1
SW
1.1
S
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)131317191615141312121111101110151412131315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22557863425234723355330252154158115691146953459303237270663626630512507
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
NW
25
SW
25
SW
20
W
30
SW
30
SW
20
WNW
15
S
20
ESE
20
ENE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
NW
15
SE
30
E
15
NE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrosscrossoffoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05PM
1.53
3:28AM
1.43
3:34PM
1.53
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.15
9:24AM
0.23
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
Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise--4:58--4:58--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56
Sunset6:55--6:57--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211921211821211822221921202021211922231925
Feels °C (?)181917171716161521201819171918181920191623
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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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