Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Break

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Issued: 7 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
16.6° C

3.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,896 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SE 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 (Jul 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri night).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
!
2
!
!
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2.3
S
12
2.1
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
533
411
233
163
281
273
557
527
479
769
1395
2278
2538
1244
4527
3905
2941
1788
1565
1180
591
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
NNW
20
SW
15
SW
5
NW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
5
S
25
E
35
E
20
ENE
35
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:06PM1.42m
7:12AM1.27m
7:48PM1.38m
8:00AM1.19m
8:40PM1.34m
9:03AM1.11m
9:47PM1.30m
10:28AM1.07m
11:11PM1.29m
12:02PM1.10m
00:33AM1.34m
1:20PM1.20m
1:42AM1.42m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.23m
1:16AM0.37m
1:22PM0.29m
2:05AM0.42m
2:08PM0.36m
3:05AM0.46m
3:08PM0.43m
4:23AM0.48m
4:27PM0.48m
5:50AM0.45m
5:57PM0.47m
7:07AM0.36m
7:17PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
Temp °C
18
19
20
19
21
22
22
21
17
18
20
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
17
19
18
Feels °C
15
16
17
15
18
18
18
16
18
14
15
13
13
14
14
15
13
11
14
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
0.4
ENE
8
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2.3
S
12
2.1
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
533
411
233
163
281
273
557
527
479
769
23
2278
1967
799
4527
3905
2941
1788
1565
1180
591
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
1
E
7
1.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
119
76
90
158
106
82
46
46
43
43
84
14
18
7
14
16
15
32
106
157
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
1
E
7
Energy kJ
106
85
21
31
23
43
48
47
35
22
8
8
3
9
8
7
7
103
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SW
2
0.8
SW
4
2.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SSW
11
1.7
SE
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
4
1
29
1395
2089
2538
1244
223
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
49
0
0
72
77
0
106
385
75
61
106
49
49
258
178
426
426
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
1
5
5
5
6
5
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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.

Hamburg (Port Alfred) is 47 km (29 miles) from the city of Bisho. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Bisho. Bisho has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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