Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf break

Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 28 Nov 2025 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
21.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Nov 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 2nd Dec)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1
E
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
S
1.7
ESE
1.7
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)88877141313131313141312111099677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)112838513113513437119601512998915703975744412546295218189188248126
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSW
25
SW
25
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
E
30
E
40
E
20
NE
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:49PM
1.34
10:41AM
1.55
11:14PM
1.40
11:47AM
1.66
12:19AM
1.50
12:41PM
1.79
1:12AM
1.62
1:30PM
1.90
2:00AM
1.73
2:16PM
1.98
2:45AM
1.82
3:00PM
2.03
3:30AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:45PM
0.85
3:53AM
0.77
5:16PM
0.77
5:15AM
0.71
6:20PM
0.64
6:19AM
0.61
7:10PM
0.50
7:12AM
0.51
7:56PM
0.38
8:00AM
0.42
8:38PM
0.29
8:45AM
0.36
9:19PM
0.24
9:29AM
0.34
Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58
Sunset7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-241-1-------1--------
Temp. °C242021212020201921212121191818181819191922
Feels °C (?)201617191818181820202117151515141414121317
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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).

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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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