Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 6,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s 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 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 16 days.
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