Surf Forecasts:
Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thu 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2580 | 1208 | 1255 | 1202 | 508 | 619 | 667 | 561 | 175 | 159 | 387 | 416 | 458 | 481 | 252 | 240 | 228 | 448 | 772 | 486 | 461 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:10AM1.30m | 6:48PM1.27m | 6:50AM1.23m | 7:36PM1.25m | 7:40AM1.16m | 8:33PM1.24m | 8:45AM1.11m | 9:40PM1.25m | 10:06AM1.08m | 10:51PM1.30m | 11:27AM1.11m | 11:57PM1.37m | 12:35PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.42m | 12:28PM0.31m | 00:51AM0.47m | 1:10PM0.36m | 1:44AM0.52m | 2:00PM0.41m | 2:50AM0.54m | 3:00PM0.45m | 4:06AM0.52m | 4:10PM0.46m | 5:22AM0.45m | 5:22PM0.43m | 6:28AM0.36m | 6:29PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
5:08 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | |
mm | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
2580 | 1208 | 826 | 899 | 508 | 619 | 667 | 561 | 535 | 432 | 459 | 386 | 458 | 352 | 147 | 131 | 228 | 448 | 772 | 486 | 461 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
133 | 130 | 57 | 445 | 444 | 320 | 257 | 140 | 85 | 159 | 387 | 416 | 239 | 380 | 103 | 240 | 51 | 283 | 64 | 132 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SW 19 | E 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | — | E 10 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | — |
40 | 41 | 14 | 202 | 104 | 100 | 108 | 52 | 175 | 91 | 9 | 4 | — | 158 | 252 | 87 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | — | — |
— | 897 | 1255 | 1202 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 37 | 247 | 481 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 128 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 390 | 389 | 49 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 184 | 53 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 0 | 72 | 241 |
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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.











