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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 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
22.5° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 17th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
3
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.4
SW
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)131212121816151514131314131312991191010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10694433532652765906931193846701600486472321264172145466221175134
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
45
ENE
55
ENE
45
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
5
NNE
15
E
35
E
20
NE
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
35
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
30
WSW
10
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:31AM
1.47
3:36PM
1.53
3:58AM
1.60
4:04PM
1.60
4:25AM
1.69
4:33PM
1.63
4:54AM
1.74
5:03PM
1.63
5:23AM
1.75
5:33PM
1.58
5:54AM
1.71
6:05PM
1.50
6:27AM
1.61
6:39PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20PM
0.17
9:33AM
0.21
9:46PM
0.06
10:02AM
0.12
10:12PM
-0.01
10:31AM
0.05
10:39PM
-0.06
11:01AM
0.02
11:07PM
-0.06
11:32AM
0.03
11:37PM
-0.01
12:05PM
0.09
12:08AM
0.08
12:40PM
0.19
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------1161---7811
Temp. °C202324222626242626242424232526252625222123
Feels °C (?)151516152221242624222323222625242825222021
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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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