Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
14.7°C
4.9° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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1
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3
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2
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
14
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SSW
14
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
8
2.5
SW
8
2
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
336
232
189
118
103
108
99
94
88
198
767
799
657
472
268
834
1884
1245
921
527
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
20
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
10
ENE
5
NW
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
25
E
20
ENE
0
SE
10
NE
10
NW
10
N
5
E
50
W
35
SW
30
SW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
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off
off
glassy
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:19PM1.06m
1:21AM1.11m
1:49PM1.22m
1:53AM1.25m
2:14PM1.37m
2:22AM1.38m
2:40PM1.52m
2:49AM1.48m
3:06PM1.64m
3:18AM1.57m
3:33PM1.73m
3:47AM1.61m
4:01PM1.78m
4:16AM1.62m
Low Tide
7:23PM0.61m
7:33AM0.47m
7:53PM0.46m
8:00AM0.33m
8:20PM0.32m
8:26AM0.20m
8:47PM0.19m
8:52AM0.10m
9:15PM0.07m
9:19AM0.02m
9:43PM-0.00m
9:47AM-0.03m
10:13PM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
19
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14
20
30
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26
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26
23
18
13
12
13
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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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