Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Break

Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.96° S 25.65° E

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fence (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
17.5° C

2.4°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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,621 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
2
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
20
2.5
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
654
565
616
998
958
1875
1130
702
346
2296
2398
1795
1016
711
595
421
1261
3621
2164
1833
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SE
25
E
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
SW
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
20
W
5
NNW
15
SW
15
SW
5
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
10:06PM1.52m
10:35AM1.28m
11:13PM1.50m
11:47AM1.29m
00:15AM1.51m
12:50PM1.33m
1:08AM1.54m
1:43PM1.40m
1:53AM1.58m
2:26PM1.47m
2:33AM1.62m
3:05PM1.54m
3:09AM1.65m
3:41PM1.60m
Low Tide
4:41AM0.75m
4:30PM0.73m
5:55AM0.74m
5:43PM0.74m
6:55AM0.69m
6:46PM0.72m
7:41AM0.63m
7:37PM0.68m
8:19AM0.56m
8:21PM0.63m
8:53AM0.49m
8:59PM0.58m
9:25AM0.43m
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cloud
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
23
19
19
18
17
17
17
17
19
20
22
25
22
23
26
22
18
19
18
16
17
Feels °C
21
17
17
17
14
15
14
14
17
19
20
22
22
21
24
20
17
18
15
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
314
654
565
616
998
958
1875
1130
702
346
2296
2398
1795
1016
711
595
421
513
3621
2164
1833
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1
E
7
1
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
1.2
SSW
20
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
230
7
3
4
249
705
86
81
86
104
67
41
34
44
1261
38
39
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.7
S
17
0.7
E
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
23
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
9
4
4
2
11
4
297
57
11
9
17
170
29
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.8
E
4
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
3
20
164
115
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
8
5
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
5
Distance (km)
0
0
1
0
1
249
239
11
8
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
2
0
0
264
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
7
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
6
7
8
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
7
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
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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