Surf Forecasts:
Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 3,940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening for you imperial folk.
The first few days are a total bust. From Tuesday, July 28th, all the way through Friday, August 1st, it’s a four-day stretch of poor conditions. The wind is just hammering straight onshore, ruining any chance of a clean wave. It’s a real bummer, but it happens.
The first real chance comes on Sunday, August 2nd. The wind finally backs off and swings cross-offshore, smoothing things out. The swell sits at a clean 6ft from the E, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. The combined energy is moderate (708). The morning session will be the one to aim for. Monday the 3rd is tiny, with a long-period 16 second SSW groundswell measuring just 3ft – not enough oomph to make a proper wave.
Now, get ready, because the big standout is Friday, August 7th. This is the one. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW swell with a nice 14-second period, packing some serious energy (1720). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the WNW in the morning, which locks in clean, groomed lines. This is a point-break setup at Fence (Port Elizabeth), and that southwest groundswell with offshore wind is a dream combo for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a wild 35 km/h offshore from the WSW, so the morning is your golden window.
Looking into the second week, Saturday, August 8th offers size, but it’s a dicey one. The swell jumps to 8–10ft from the E with very strong energy (1873–2911). It’s big and raw. The fresh offshore wind keeps it clean, but the 9-10 second period means it lacks the quality of the longer period swells. That’s expert-only territory – over 8ft and punchy.
Monday, August 10th is a quieter, solid option. A 6ft E swell with an 11-second period, clean with a gentle offshore wind in the morning. Moderate energy (777). Not a headline, but a fun, clean session.
The other standout is Tuesday, August 11th. A nice 6ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, clean cross-offshore winds from the NNW in the morning. That’s a very good combo for Fence. The energy is strong (1259). The afternoon gets a bit onshore, but the morning is prime.
So here’s the bottom line: wait out the junk this week. Friday, August 7th morning is your absolute best bet for quality, clean surf. Tuesday, August 11th morning is the solid second choice in the second week. The rest is either blown out or too big and messy.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3940 | 1415 | 1220 | 1032 | 640 | 633 | 681 | 580 | 490 | 475 | 505 | 612 | 726 | 1028 | 1029 | 1672 | 544 | 431 | 320 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:01AM1.60m | 3:31PM1.64m | 3:34AM1.67m | 4:01PM1.72m | 4:05AM1.72m | 4:30PM1.78m | 4:35AM1.75m | 5:00PM1.82m | 5:06AM1.75m | 5:29PM1.84m | 5:37AM1.73m | 6:01PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.60m | 9:15AM0.43m | 9:31PM0.52m | 9:45AM0.35m | 10:01PM0.45m | 10:13AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.40m | 10:42AM0.26m | 11:02PM0.37m | 11:11AM0.26m | 11:33PM0.37m | 11:40AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.39m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 1415 | 1220 | 1032 | 640 | 633 | 296 | 329 | 490 | 388 | 273 | 232 | 109 | 817 | 50 | 912 | 544 | 431 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | S 16 | — | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 260 | 3 | 3 | — | 536 | 681 | 580 | — | 475 | 81 | — | 12 | 57 | 22 | 118 | 156 | 204 | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SW 15 | S 10 | S 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 54 | 8 | 29 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 3940 | 114 | 309 | 247 | 545 | 379 | — | — | 374 | — | 505 | 612 | 726 | 1028 | 1029 | 1672 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 264 | 264 | 246 | 246 | 264 | 8 | 11 | 264 | 16 | 239 | 264 | 206 | 37 | 206 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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