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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 1 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 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 Wednesday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 339 | 217 | 1825 | 1492 | 621 | 494 | 1331 | 955 | 8186 | 7237 | 20028 | 18035 | 4107 | 2460 | 7019 | 1909 | 1446 | 1100 | 1302 | 3028 | 1501 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:11PM 1.55 | 2:26AM 1.63 | 2:53PM 1.70 | 3:06AM 1.72 | 3:29PM 1.81 | 3:41AM 1.78 | 4:01PM 1.89 | 4:12AM 1.80 | 4:32PM 1.92 | 4:42AM 1.80 | 5:01PM 1.91 | 5:10AM 1.77 | 5:29PM 1.87 | 5:37AM 1.70 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.55 | 8:45AM 0.43 | 9:05PM 0.43 | 9:18AM 0.34 | 9:39PM 0.35 | 9:48AM 0.27 | 10:09PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.23 | 10:38PM 0.29 | 10:42AM 0.23 | 11:05PM 0.31 | 11:08AM 0.26 | 11:31PM 0.36 | 11:34AM 0.32 | |||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | ||
| Sunset | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 11 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the S at Port Elizabeth Airport 4 km from Fence (Port Elizabeth)). 1.9m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 9s swell from the E and a 0.5m 4s local chop from the ESE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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