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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average 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 Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | S 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | |
437 | 265 | 444 | 232 | 395 | 513 | 572 | 408 | 337 | 318 | 135 | 64 | 201 | 186 | 175 | 149 | 121 | 183 | 136 | 553 | 1559 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:02AM1.89m | 5:35PM1.78m | 5:49AM1.77m | 6:25PM1.70m | 6:41AM1.62m | 7:24PM1.61m | 7:42AM1.47m | 8:33PM1.53m | 8:58AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.51m | 10:25AM1.32m | 11:08PM1.53m | 11:42AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.35m | 11:15AM0.28m | 11:33PM0.44m | 12:00PM0.38m | 00:25AM0.56m | 12:49PM0.50m | 1:27AM0.68m | 1:48PM0.62m | 2:50AM0.77m | 3:05PM0.71m | 4:32AM0.78m | 4:33PM0.74m | 5:54AM0.72m | 5:48PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
 | 5:22 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | E 8 | S 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 437 | 265 | 98 | 232 | 82 | 56 | 70 | 408 | 89 | 318 | 135 | 64 | 44 | 186 | 175 | 149 | 114 | 183 | 136 | 553 | 1559 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 85 | 133 | 101 | 140 | 42 | 17 | 46 | 97 | 12 | 34 | 52 | 50 | 201 | 89 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 47 | 131 | 38 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 11 | SSW 15 | S 5 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | E 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 76 | 137 | 84 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 39 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 16 | 61 | 56 | 121 | 2 | 44 | 127 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | SSW 4 | — | NE 2 | E 10 | SSW 5 | SW 3 | E 10 |
| kJ | 58 | 182 | 444 | 222 | 395 | 513 | 572 | — | 337 | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 99 | 12 | — | 1 | 100 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 206 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
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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 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).
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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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