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Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
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Hamburg (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 387 | 1678 | 2092 | 1400 | 1374 | 1145 | 3330 | 8600 | 7008 | 4055 | 2541 | 1797 | 1175 | 669 | 613 | 640 | 854 | 1012 | 2148 | 2003 | 1510 | 1219 | 796 | 621 | 309 | 134 | 251 | 480 | 844 | 676 | 1875 | 9086 | 2367 | 1234 | 5929 | 5926 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:59AM 1.35 | 7:33PM 1.48 | 7:46AM 1.25 | 8:24PM 1.40 | 8:44AM 1.14 | 9:28PM 1.32 | 10:06AM 1.07 | 10:53PM 1.26 | 11:48AM 1.06 | 12:24AM 1.27 | 1:15PM 1.15 | 1:38AM 1.34 | 2:17PM 1.28 | 2:34AM 1.42 | 3:06PM 1.40 | 3:20AM 1.49 | 3:48PM 1.50 | 4:00AM 1.53 | 4:27PM 1.57 | 4:36AM 1.54 | 5:02PM 1.60 | 5:09AM 1.52 | 5:35PM 1.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:02AM 0.28 | 1:07PM 0.20 | 1:49AM 0.34 | 1:52PM 0.29 | 2:47AM 0.42 | 2:48PM 0.40 | 4:01AM 0.48 | 4:06PM 0.49 | 5:34AM 0.49 | 5:45PM 0.51 | 7:01AM 0.43 | 7:14PM 0.45 | 8:05AM 0.32 | 8:20PM 0.35 | 8:55AM 0.22 | 9:11PM 0.26 | 9:36AM 0.13 | 9:54PM 0.19 | 10:12AM 0.08 | 10:33PM 0.16 | 10:46AM 0.05 | 11:08PM 0.16 | 11:17AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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