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Lat Long: 33.29° S 27.48° E

Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hamburg (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
12.4°C
7.5° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 6th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 8th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 8th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
13
0.9
SW
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13
2.3
SW
6
2.5
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.9
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
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15
1.8
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15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
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14
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1.4
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12
1.2
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12
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11
1.4
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1.2
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13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
234
310
414
1131
663
769
1238
1447
1472
1142
934
1058
961
570
403
331
742
651
479
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
20
NE
55
SW
40
WSW
35
W
10
SSW
20
E
30
NE
20
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30
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10
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
20
E
40
ENE
35
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ESE
10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:41AM1.15m
1:13PM1.32m
1:32AM1.29m
1:53PM1.48m
2:11AM1.40m
2:28PM1.61m
2:44AM1.49m
2:59PM1.69m
3:15AM1.55m
3:28PM1.72m
3:44AM1.57m
3:56PM1.71m
4:12AM1.56m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.54m
6:53AM0.43m
7:31PM0.37m
7:38AM0.28m
8:10PM0.23m
8:13AM0.17m
8:43PM0.12m
8:45AM0.09m
9:13PM0.05m
9:15AM0.04m
9:41PM0.01m
9:43AM0.04m
10:07PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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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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