Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Break

Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.96° S 25.65° E

Issued: 1 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fence (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
18.6° C

1.8°C colder than average for this time of year

Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fence (Port Elizabeth) this week:

The surf forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 11th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 14th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 12th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
4
2
1
0
3
3
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
3
1
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1.9
SE
7
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
S
16
2.2
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
259
1605
3402
3247
2470
2505
1713
1230
898
734
472
527
486
333
307
298
314
458
1102
2900
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
NW
40
WSW
50
WSW
30
W
10
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
10
WNW
15
SSW
25
W
25
W
30
WSW
10
SSW
10
NE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
15
E
10
N
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:55AM1.73m
1:30PM1.56m
1:48AM1.81m
2:21PM1.66m
2:37AM1.88m
3:10PM1.75m
3:24AM1.90m
3:57PM1.80m
4:11AM1.89m
4:44PM1.83m
4:58AM1.84m
5:31PM1.82m
5:44AM1.76m
Low Tide
6:32PM0.57m
7:25AM0.46m
7:28PM0.49m
8:13AM0.35m
8:21PM0.41m
8:59AM0.27m
9:10PM0.36m
9:43AM0.23m
9:58PM0.34m
10:27AM0.22m
10:46PM0.36m
11:10AM0.25m
11:34PM0.40m
11:53AM0.31m
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
4
2
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
26
17
16
16
15
15
14
15
14
16
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
17
17
18
17
Feels °C
21
15
10
6
6
11
11
10
12
14
14
11
8
13
15
16
15
17
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
9
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.7
S
9
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
S
16
2.2
S
17
Energy kJ
319
259
23
25
1685
2470
2505
1713
1230
898
734
472
527
486
333
307
199
187
458
1102
2900
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
10
1.5
ESE
7
1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
50
35
15
23
46
29
24
57
56
39
107
118
88
298
250
160
210
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.5
S
14
0.2
E
8
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
22
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
35
34
20
16
11
25
13
93
5
104
150
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
3
2.4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
1.2
E
5
0.6
WSW
3
1
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
5
1.9
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
10
1605
3402
3247
60
9
102
61
314
251
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
1
0
290
725
66
208
234
208
0
0
0
0
77
0
11
11
11
0
11
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fence (Port Elizabeth) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fence (Port Elizabeth) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fence (Port Elizabeth) 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 (Fence (Port Elizabeth)) 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 Fence (Port Elizabeth) 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.

The Fence is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Port Elizabeth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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