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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 20 Oct 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (Oct 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 5PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 27th Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 668 | 538 | 538 | 604 | 1866 | 1277 | 633 | 536 | 265 | 169 | 742 | 922 | 616 | 644 | 444 | 1351 | 674 | 1152 | 1044 | 2344 | 10571 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:20AM 1.78 | 3:30PM 1.94 | 3:45AM 1.79 | 3:55PM 1.92 | 4:11AM 1.78 | 4:20PM 1.88 | 4:38AM 1.74 | 4:45PM 1.81 | 5:05AM 1.67 | 5:10PM 1.72 | 5:35AM 1.59 | 5:38PM 1.61 | 6:09AM 1.49 | 6:10PM 1.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:16PM 0.32 | 9:16AM 0.34 | 9:39PM 0.30 | 9:41AM 0.33 | 10:03PM 0.30 | 10:06AM 0.36 | 10:28PM 0.33 | 10:32AM 0.42 | 10:54PM 0.39 | 10:59AM 0.50 | 11:22PM 0.47 | 11:28AM 0.61 | 11:52PM 0.56 | 12:03PM 0.73 | ||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Fence (Port Elizabeth) (light winds from the ENE.(Wind varies from 040 to 100 degs) at Port Elizabeth Airport 4 km from Fence (Port Elizabeth)). 2.0m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.8m 5s windswell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 50 min ago
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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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