Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 25.65° E

Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fence (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
15.6° C
3.6° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got coming down the line at Fence (Port Elizabeth) . Water temps are way off the mark for this time of year – we’re talking 60°, which is a hefty 7° colder than usual. That’s a proper winter wetsuit job.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a few days with some small, sloppy swell getting messed up by the wind, so I’d give it a miss until things tidy up.

The first real window to get excited about arrives Monday morning, August 17. The wind swings light WSW (cross-off) and that long-period SW groundswell (14 seconds) pushes in at 3ft. It’s clean and surfable, and the energy is building at 579 (moderate). That afternoon stays just as good with the same vibe – a proper Monday session if you can sneak out.

Things hold steady through Tuesday morning, August 18, with similar 3ft SSW groundswell and light cross-off winds. But then the breeze picks up that arvo, so get it in the morning.

The real standout though? Look at Friday, August 21, morning. Glassy conditions – that’s dead calm – with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell (12 seconds) and the energy is solid at 521 (moderate). That’s the pick of the first week. Get on it.

We’ve got another pulse pushing in on Saturday, August 22, with the swell jumping to 7ft from the SSW and the period stretching out to 15 seconds (very long). The energy rockets up to 1711 (very strong), but at that size it’s for experienced crew only, and that long period will see it jacking up and breaking a bit straight at the beach. It’s promising, but a bit more territory than the intermediate surfer wants.

After a few days of smaller, onshore junk, the forecast rallies hard for Friday, August 28. This is your second-week highlight. Clean 6ft SSW groundswell, 14-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy of 1344 (strong). It’s pointing at excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Not a beginner’s wave that day, but for the lads and ladies who know what they’re doing, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon stays just as solid.

Consistency is decent here; the lulls don’t last long. Keep an eye on that glassy Friday 21st and that bigger Friday 28th – those are your two best bets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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2
2
0
0
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
E
9
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
372
256
186
129
123
120
131
249
152
507
560
380
463
373
615
733
659
488
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
WSW
5
WSW
15
ESE
15
NNE
20
N
20
SW
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
5
ENE
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
SW
20
SW
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
off
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:32AM1.87m
4:55PM1.98m
5:07AM1.84m
5:29PM1.95m
5:40AM1.77m
6:02PM1.87m
6:12AM1.67m
6:36PM1.75m
6:44AM1.55m
7:09PM1.62m
7:17AM1.41m
7:47PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.23m
10:37AM0.16m
11:02PM0.23m
11:09AM0.18m
11:35PM0.29m
11:39AM0.25m
00:06AM0.38m
12:09PM0.35m
00:38AM0.49m
12:39PM0.47m
1:11AM0.62m
1:11PM0.61m
1:49AM0.75m
clear
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clear
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6:58
6:56
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5:45
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27
26
17
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28
22
17
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Feels °C
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14
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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).

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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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