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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 am Sunday 06 Jul 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 (Jul 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 3717 | 4754 | 9551 | 4703 | 4131 | 2606 | 1956 | 1725 | 1702 | 793 | 919 | 1364 | 3017 | 2111 | 1711 | 1299 | 4037 | 6737 | 3100 | 2251 | 1635 | 1030 | 846 | 734 | 377 | 677 | 1038 | 2862 | 3351 | 4762 | 15811 | 5284 | 3783 | 2319 | 1993 | 936 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:55PM 1.30 | 1:10AM 1.49 | 1:49PM 1.38 | 1:56AM 1.55 | 2:33PM 1.47 | 2:37AM 1.61 | 3:12PM 1.56 | 3:15AM 1.67 | 3:48PM 1.65 | 3:51AM 1.71 | 4:23PM 1.72 | 4:27AM 1.74 | 4:58PM 1.77 | 5:03AM 1.74 | 5:34PM 1.79 | 5:41AM 1.72 | 6:11PM 1.79 | 6:21AM 1.67 | 6:53PM 1.77 | 7:05AM 1.59 | 7:38PM 1.71 | 7:55AM 1.49 | 8:32PM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:47PM 0.75 | 7:41AM 0.63 | 7:42PM 0.70 | 8:22AM 0.54 | 8:27PM 0.63 | 8:58AM 0.46 | 9:08PM 0.56 | 9:32AM 0.38 | 9:45PM 0.50 | 10:05AM 0.32 | 10:22PM 0.45 | 10:39AM 0.29 | 10:58PM 0.42 | 11:13AM 0.27 | 11:36PM 0.41 | 11:48AM 0.29 | 12:15AM 0.43 | 12:25PM 0.34 | 12:58AM 0.48 | 1:06PM 0.41 | 1:47AM 0.54 | 1:53PM 0.50 | 2:47AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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