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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Jun 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 Sunday (Jun 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 15th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 366 | 638 | 691 | 1106 | 1387 | 1538 | 4899 | 13264 | 9673 | 3102 | 3806 | 2738 | 1676 | 1901 | 4095 | 12376 | 2663 | 2513 | 1410 | 660 | 614 | 1416 | 1251 | 1108 | 2290 | 3177 | 2837 | 1750 | 1808 | 7845 | 3091 | 6051 | 1127 | 807 | 966 | 3184 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:34AM 1.56 | 7:15PM 1.62 | 7:26AM 1.48 | 8:10PM 1.60 | 8:28AM 1.42 | 9:14PM 1.58 | 9:41AM 1.38 | 10:24PM 1.60 | 10:58AM 1.38 | 11:33PM 1.64 | 12:10PM 1.43 | 12:36AM 1.70 | 1:13PM 1.52 | 1:33AM 1.77 | 2:09PM 1.60 | 2:25AM 1.82 | 2:59PM 1.68 | 3:13AM 1.84 | 3:46PM 1.74 | 3:59AM 1.83 | 4:30PM 1.78 | 4:42AM 1.79 | 5:14PM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 0.59 | 12:42PM 0.47 | 1:19AM 0.63 | 1:31PM 0.53 | 2:21AM 0.67 | 2:29PM 0.59 | 3:35AM 0.68 | 3:39PM 0.63 | 4:54AM 0.65 | 4:56PM 0.63 | 6:08AM 0.58 | 6:09PM 0.59 | 7:09AM 0.49 | 7:13PM 0.53 | 8:02AM 0.41 | 8:09PM 0.46 | 8:49AM 0.34 | 8:59PM 0.41 | 9:33AM 0.29 | 9:47PM 0.39 | 10:14AM 0.28 | 10:32PM 0.40 | 10:53AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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