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Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
14.5°C
5.5° 

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: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. 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+) 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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 morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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2
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3
1
2
0
0
2
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4
0
0
3
0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
8
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
163
527
1042
905
2004
1236
757
527
361
448
622
1160
752
1014
829
440
553
347
258
263
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
25
ENE
30
WSW
20
SSW
10
SE
10
NE
15
E
20
ENE
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
10
S
15
SE
10
W
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
25
ENE
40
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
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
11:05AM0.22m
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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Temp °C
26
26
25
20
20
19
23
23
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21
21
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18
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17
Feels °C
25
24
28
19
18
18
22
22
23
18
18
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17
18
15
10
12
15
13
12
12
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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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