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Hamburg (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 06 Feb 2026 SAST
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Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
21.6° C
 (Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hamburg (Port Alfred) this week:

The surf forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 6th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 9th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 106mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)11121111101010101012111211111010115161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14912317216315417841924549296666559343930219016619397169220211
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
35
ENE
15
W
25
SSW
25
SE
5
SE
30
SW
30
S
20
WSW
15
S
20
ESE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
10
WSW
15
SE
20
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
1.39
6:45AM
1.47
6:49PM
1.27
7:12AM
1.34
7:16PM
1.15
7:41AM
1.20
7:47PM
1.02
8:21AM
1.07
8:47PM
0.90
10:34AM
0.96
12:58AM
0.90
1:13PM
1.04
2:03AM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:25PM
0.23
12:25AM
0.19
12:53PM
0.33
12:52AM
0.31
1:22PM
0.45
1:19AM
0.45
1:57PM
0.57
1:52AM
0.58
2:57PM
0.68
2:59AM
0.72
6:14PM
0.71
6:42AM
0.73
7:51PM
0.59
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-7:09--7:08--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:05-
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262523262625242122232222232423262625262524
Feels °C (?)232324262525252322211922232422252526262425
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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 12 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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