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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 16 Jan 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
17.6° C
 (Which is 5.8°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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 23rd Jan)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.6
SE
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SE
1.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)1181010798111212121111119111112121117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45530320416391275774190612788877314764232204367506655414073291549
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
10
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
35
SW
40
SW
40
SW
15
WNW
20
SSE
20
ESE
5
S
30
SSW
30
S
5
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
15
NNE
30
E
35
E
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:48PM
1.33
3:17AM
1.31
3:21PM
1.42
3:48AM
1.40
3:52PM
1.49
4:18AM
1.49
4:22PM
1.54
4:48AM
1.55
4:52PM
1.56
5:17AM
1.59
5:22PM
1.54
5:48AM
1.61
5:53PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38AM
0.44
9:06PM
0.29
9:14AM
0.35
9:37PM
0.20
9:46AM
0.27
10:06PM
0.12
10:18AM
0.21
10:34PM
0.06
10:49AM
0.17
11:02PM
0.03
11:21AM
0.16
11:31PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:01AM
0.07
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:21--7:21--7:21--7:20--7:20-
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212121242422222220212121232321212120232422
Feels °C (?)191920212022151317181820181818171717192018
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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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