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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 am Saturday 21 Jun 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 Saturday (Jun 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s 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 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 4879 | 3280 | 1813 | 1088 | 1011 | 5221 | 3241 | 6013 | 8248 | 6500 | 4976 | 2600 | 1572 | 1627 | 4062 | 5508 | 5173 | 5353 | 3070 | 1984 | 1468 | 1978 | 4069 | 10091 | 8284 | 6719 | 5128 | 3669 | 2139 | 1224 | 908 | 725 | 660 | 760 | 779 | 476 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:13PM 1.16 | 12:39AM 1.43 | 1:18PM 1.24 | 1:38AM 1.48 | 2:14PM 1.34 | 2:32AM 1.53 | 3:04PM 1.42 | 3:20AM 1.56 | 3:51PM 1.48 | 4:05AM 1.56 | 4:35PM 1.51 | 4:48AM 1.53 | 5:17PM 1.52 | 5:28AM 1.47 | 5:59PM 1.49 | 6:07AM 1.39 | 6:40PM 1.44 | 6:45AM 1.30 | 7:21PM 1.38 | 7:25AM 1.20 | 8:04PM 1.30 | 8:09AM 1.11 | 8:53PM 1.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:07PM 0.39 | 7:09AM 0.30 | 7:14PM 0.33 | 8:04AM 0.22 | 8:13PM 0.26 | 8:53AM 0.15 | 9:05PM 0.21 | 9:39AM 0.11 | 9:54PM 0.18 | 10:21AM 0.09 | 10:39PM 0.18 | 11:01AM 0.10 | 11:23PM 0.22 | 11:40AM 0.13 | 12:05AM 0.28 | 12:17PM 0.19 | 12:47AM 0.36 | 12:54PM 0.26 | 1:30AM 0.44 | 1:32PM 0.35 | 2:17AM 0.51 | 2:15PM 0.44 | 3:13AM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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