Surf Forecasts:
Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break it down.
You've got a mix coming through at Fence (Port Elizabeth), with a few real sweet spots. Water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time – that's a proper winter bite, so bring the thick rubber.
Sunday the 19th starts off a bit average with 5ft SE swell and a cross-off breeze. Nothing to rush out for. Monday morning the 20th, though, is a different story. Clean 4ft SE swell at 12 seconds, offshore W wind – that’s gonna give you some real nice, tidy waves.
Tuesday morning the 21st is something special. Glassy flat calm, N wind at just 3 mph, and a 3ft SSW groundswell with a super long 15-second period. That long period will make the waves stand up nicely, but at a beach break it can straighten out a bit. With the combined energy sitting at 779 (moderate) and that glassy surface, it’ll be clean and fun for the advanced surfers.
The big standout is Friday morning the 24th. A solid 8ft S swell, 16-second period, combined energy of 3506 (strong), and glassy conditions with a SSE wind at 3 mph. This is expert-only territory – that size and power is no joke. The swell direction lines up perfectly with Fence's SE optimum. Friday afternoon turns onshore and messy, so hit it early.
Another winner is Wednesday morning the 29th. Glassy again with 7ft S swell, 14-second period, and 2063 (strong) combined energy. Another excellent morning for experienced surfers. Clean, powerful, and waiting.
There’s a quiet stretch from Friday 24th afternoon until Wednesday 29th morning, so don’t expect much in between.
For the pick of the run: Monday 20th morning, Tuesday 21st morning, and Friday 24th morning are your top calls. Crowds at Fence can pop up sometimes, so plan accordingly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 399 | 788 | 463 | 455 | 373 | 487 | 1143 | 1013 | 578 | 525 | 1211 | 308 | 1148 | 918 | 3475 | 2508 | 1419 | 1019 | 989 | 745 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.71m | 7:32AM1.48m | 8:06PM1.60m | 8:17AM1.36m | 8:57PM1.49m | 9:16AM1.26m | 10:03PM1.40m | 10:42AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.36m | 12:19PM1.22m | 00:43AM1.38m | 1:31PM1.31m | 1:41AM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.56m | 1:27PM0.51m | 2:12AM0.68m | 2:09PM0.63m | 3:09AM0.77m | 3:03PM0.75m | 4:33AM0.83m | 4:28PM0.83m | 6:16AM0.81m | 6:17PM0.84m | 7:25AM0.73m | 7:31PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 12 | SW 8 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 399 | 403 | 463 | 455 | 373 | 273 | 1143 | 1013 | 578 | 525 | 161 | 143 | 66 | 918 | 3475 | 2508 | 1419 | 1019 | 989 | 745 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 96 | 17 | 251 | 400 | 110 | 487 | 242 | 247 | 182 | 169 | 15 | 308 | 6 | 63 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | E 10 | S 17 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 20 | — | — | S 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 127 | 18 | 207 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | 93 | 14 | 75 | — | — | 103 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 3 | SW 11 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 168 | 788 | 922 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1211 | 6 | 1148 | — | — | 20 | 32 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 66 | 206 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
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