Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Break

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
19.2° C

1.3°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,005 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
12
2
SW
11
1.1
SW
17
1
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
SSW
21
2.1
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
534
636
714
984
679
629
1531
1016
509
2071
2787
2648
1525
1028
768
623
847
2746
2128
2262
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
15
SSW
10
W
20
WSW
15
SSE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NE
15
WNW
10
W
5
ESE
10
SW
5
E
25
E
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
10:05PM1.24m
10:35AM1.02m
11:14PM1.21m
11:55AM1.03m
00:19AM1.21m
1:00PM1.08m
1:14AM1.24m
1:51PM1.15m
2:01AM1.29m
2:33PM1.22m
2:41AM1.34m
3:11PM1.29m
3:18AM1.39m
3:45PM1.34m
Low Tide
4:35AM0.55m
4:29PM0.54m
5:49AM0.54m
5:44PM0.56m
6:51AM0.50m
6:51PM0.54m
7:41AM0.43m
7:45PM0.48m
8:22AM0.37m
8:29PM0.42m
8:59AM0.31m
9:07PM0.37m
9:33AM0.25m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<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>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
22
25
22
20
18
19
18
19
21
20
20
24
23
23
25
23
21
22
19
18
18
Feels °C
20
22
19
21
15
16
16
16
18
19
20
22
21
22
24
22
20
20
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
16
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
12
2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
16
2.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
516
534
636
714
984
615
534
1531
1016
509
2071
2787
2648
1525
1028
768
623
494
2746
2128
2262
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
E
7
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
14
0.4
SE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
11
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
310
207
112
26
295
679
581
7
101
89
123
81
40
37
140
99
151
1092
457
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.5
ENE
7
0.9
SW
13
1
SSW
17
0.1
E
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SE
5
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
22
1
SSW
21
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
35
26
18
4
29
249
629
3
106
7
56
19
11
47
847
160
122
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.8
SW
4
1
E
4
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
0.5
E
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
Energy kJ
6
22
33
109
146
7
18
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
5
Distance (km)
0
27
78
0
106
106
78
45
45
0
45
45
0
0
0
0
0
75
49
0
442
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
7
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
7
8
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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