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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 Friday 16 Jan 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
22.3° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
E
0.7
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1
SW
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1177101010131312121191099101214141514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21712977689810261572109969256036642419634825820526937334712651206
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
ENE
10
SW
25
SSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
15
W
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
W
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
NE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
W
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36PM
1.65
3:10AM
1.64
3:12PM
1.73
3:42AM
1.74
3:44PM
1.79
4:13AM
1.83
4:16PM
1.84
4:43AM
1.89
4:48PM
1.86
5:14AM
1.92
5:20PM
1.85
5:46AM
1.93
5:54PM
1.81
6:20AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
0.56
9:07AM
0.65
9:27PM
0.46
9:40AM
0.57
9:57PM
0.39
10:12AM
0.50
10:26PM
0.34
10:44AM
0.46
10:56PM
0.32
11:16AM
0.44
11:26PM
0.32
11:50AM
0.45
11:57PM
0.36
12:25PM
0.49
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28
Sunset7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:29--7:29--
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---------1---------
Temp. °C202020222120202020212021212019191921222121
Feels °C (?)181922191814121617171817161617151520202118
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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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