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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf break

Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 SAST
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fence (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
22.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 5th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 5th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.5
ESE
0.8
SSW
1.3
E
0.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
1.7
S
1.3
SE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)131212111112611611812121110101010667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4022692562171641371551331401072261311231059710592110197136286
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
35
ESE
15
E
20
WSW
20
S
15
W
20
SE
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
25
ESE
20
E
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		onononcross-
on		ononcross-
off		crossoffcross-
on		onononcross-
on		onglasscross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
1.94
4:40AM
2.03
4:52PM
1.94
5:14AM
2.04
5:25PM
1.89
5:47AM
1.99
5:56PM
1.82
6:19AM
1.91
6:26PM
1.71
6:50AM
1.80
6:55PM
1.60
7:22AM
1.67
7:26PM
1.47
7:58AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24PM
0.26
10:47AM
0.33
10:56PM
0.25
11:20AM
0.35
11:25PM
0.29
11:51AM
0.41
11:54PM
0.35
12:21PM
0.50
12:23AM
0.45
12:51PM
0.61
12:51AM
0.57
1:23PM
0.73
1:22AM
0.70
Mon
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46
Sunset7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:19--7:17--7:16--
clear
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thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-12-11-8--------8514154
Temp. °C242424242426252425252323222223242322212021
Feels °C (?)232626242527242625232224202022232324231921
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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 12 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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