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Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
17.8°C
2.4° 

Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,504 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hamburg (Port Alfred) this week:

The surf forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 29th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Period (s)
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0.7
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0.9
SSE
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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426
361
190
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752
1030
1118
648
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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25
NE
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SSW
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High Tide
2:49AM1.52m
3:01PM1.73m
3:22AM1.58m
3:35PM1.77m
3:56AM1.60m
4:10PM1.75m
4:32AM1.57m
4:47PM1.68m
5:11AM1.51m
5:27PM1.55m
5:53AM1.40m
6:11PM1.39m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.06m
8:47AM0.07m
9:16PM-0.02m
9:20AM0.02m
9:50PM-0.05m
9:56AM0.01m
10:25PM-0.02m
10:33AM0.05m
11:02PM0.05m
11:12AM0.14m
11:42PM0.16m
11:57AM0.28m
00:27AM0.30m
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Information about the Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hamburg (Port Alfred) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hamburg (Port Alfred) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hamburg (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 (Hamburg (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 Hamburg (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.

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