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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 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
22.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
1.7
SW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)14141413812111011121211121614141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9669137313674191114917679224347252200306105112597925634312503181782
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
45
E
15
NE
35
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
5
NNW
10
E
15
SE
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SE
30
E
25
ENE
30
E
25
N
35
WSW
40
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		onononcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08PM
1.97
4:24AM
2.12
4:40PM
1.98
4:56AM
2.11
5:14PM
1.94
5:31AM
2.03
5:49PM
1.84
6:08AM
1.91
6:29PM
1.70
6:49AM
1.73
7:17PM
1.54
7:43AM
1.54
8:31PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
0.22
10:09PM
0.20
10:33AM
0.19
10:40PM
0.20
11:06AM
0.21
11:13PM
0.25
11:39AM
0.29
11:47PM
0.36
12:16PM
0.42
12:24AM
0.51
12:58PM
0.58
1:10AM
0.69
1:53PM
0.76
2:22AM
0.88
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-6:30--6:29--6:28--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--4--2-------11--3---
Temp. °C222322212020191919192222222122242425242220
Feels °C (?)201922171419151619192224221921232227261617
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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).

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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