
Surf Forecasts:
Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SSW 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 (Sep 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
669 | 330 | 336 | 355 | 189 | 118 | 103 | 132 | 350 | 94 | 229 | 730 | 1422 | 867 | 647 | 491 | 268 | 911 | 857 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:31AM0.98m | 1:19PM1.06m | 1:21AM1.11m | 1:49PM1.22m | 1:53AM1.25m | 2:14PM1.37m | 2:22AM1.38m | 2:40PM1.52m | 2:49AM1.48m | 3:06PM1.64m | 3:18AM1.57m | 3:33PM1.73m | 3:47AM1.61m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.62m | 7:23PM0.61m | 7:33AM0.47m | 7:53PM0.46m | 8:00AM0.33m | 8:20PM0.32m | 8:26AM0.20m | 8:47PM0.19m | 8:52AM0.10m | 9:15PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.02m | 9:43PM-0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
669 | 330 | 336 | 355 | 189 | 118 | 96 | 263 | 142 | 107 | 139 | 730 | 1422 | 867 | 647 | 491 | 268 | 911 | 857 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 14 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 5 | SW 11 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
133 | 108 | 84 | 126 | 120 | 45 | 103 | 132 | 85 | 18 | 40 | 120 | 110 | 62 | 135 | 99 | 209 | 54 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 16 | — | S 18 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SE 8 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | ESE 8 | WSW 4 | ENE 7 | S 10 | E 9 |
— | — | 26 | — | 7 | 56 | 67 | 73 | 16 | 94 | 31 | 180 | — | — | 44 | 2 | 51 | 77 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | — | SW 11 | SW 5 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | W 4 | — | E 4 | S 12 |
— | 2 | — | 88 | 97 | 350 | 438 | — | 350 | 23 | 229 | 200 | 440 | 130 | — | 9 | — | 17 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 77 | 35 | 426 | 426 | 0 | 183 | 249 | 78 | 457 | 442 | 385 | 195 | 187 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 77 |
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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.
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.










