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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 682 | 425 | 254 | 193 | 247 | 183 | 346 | 229 | 278 | 135 | 102 | 109 | 480 | 308 | 441 | 317 | 394 | 339 | 214 | 128 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:43AM 1.54 | 8:31PM 1.38 | 9:17AM 1.36 | 10:44PM 1.33 | 11:39AM 1.35 | 12:35AM 1.46 | 1:06PM 1.47 | 1:33AM 1.63 | 1:56PM 1.60 | 2:14AM 1.78 | 2:33PM 1.72 | 2:48AM 1.90 | 3:05PM 1.80 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:10AM 0.69 | 1:53PM 0.76 | 2:22AM 0.88 | 3:49PM 0.89 | 5:34AM 0.93 | 6:24PM 0.83 | 7:12AM 0.77 | 7:27PM 0.68 | 8:00AM 0.60 | 8:07PM 0.55 | 8:35AM 0.47 | 8:39PM 0.44 | 9:05AM 0.37 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
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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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