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Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
15.1°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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
582
792
905
2004
1154
757
527
361
706
678
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623
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2580
1675
638
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348
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
5:15PM1.46m
5:32AM1.34m
5:41PM1.34m
6:00AM1.23m
6:08PM1.22m
6:34AM1.11m
6:41PM1.09m
7:30AM0.99m
7:47PM0.96m
10:28AM0.95m
11:06PM0.94m
12:14PM1.07m
00:27AM1.06m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.23m
11:32AM0.32m
11:53PM0.34m
12:01PM0.45m
00:25AM0.46m
12:35PM0.58m
1:10AM0.59m
1:37PM0.71m
2:54AM0.68m
4:47PM0.75m
5:28AM0.63m
6:28PM0.63m
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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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