Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast

/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.96° S 25.65° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 14 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 19.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Nov 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Fri 14th Nov)	5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf	5AM (Thu 20th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful	2PM (Sun 16th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).
	Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SW	E	E	ESE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	8	7	10	9	9	12	12	14	13	12	12	6	6	5	15	14	13	10	12	15	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	140	266	200	121	127	482	767	1505	972	289	202	94	88	87	131	134	101	363	505	1136	789
Wind (km/h)	E	E	SW	SW	SW	S	SSE	SE	E	ESE	E	ENE	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SE	ENE	SE	ESE	E
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on
High Tide / height (m)	12:04PM 1.55		12:34AM 1.40	12:53PM 1.65		1:19AM 1.49	1:31PM 1.73		1:54AM 1.58		2:04PM 1.80	2:25AM 1.64		2:34PM 1.84	2:55AM 1.69		3:03PM 1.86	3:25AM 1.73		3:31PM 1.86	3:54AM 1.73
Low Tide / height (m)		6:48PM 0.71		6:39AM 0.71	7:27PM 0.62		7:19AM 0.63	7:58PM 0.53		7:51AM 0.56		8:25PM 0.47	8:21AM 0.51		8:50PM 0.42	8:49AM 0.47		9:16PM 0.38	9:18AM 0.46		9:43PM 0.37

	Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
Sunrise	5:05	-	-	5:05	-	-	5:05	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:03	-	-
Sunset	-	6:57	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:59	-	-	7:00	-	-	7:00	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:02	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	21	19	20	19	18	17	18	17	19	19	18	20	20	20	20	20	19	20	21	20
Feels °C (?)	16	17	20	16	14	15	13	14	14	14	13	13	19	16	18	18	18	18	19	19	19

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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.