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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 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
22.0° 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 8th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 7th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
S
0.8
S
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.4
E
0.8
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1312101012121110151312821181614131212119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19776804504951869140782833227574639364561114371365886491309247154132
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
SE
20
SW
30
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
20
E
35
E
5
ENE
35
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
5
S
15
ESE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crossonononononononcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:56AM
1.81
7:04PM
1.61
7:38AM
1.72
7:45PM
1.49
8:25AM
1.61
8:35PM
1.38
9:21AM
1.51
9:43PM
1.29
10:35AM
1.45
11:19PM
1.26
11:57AM
1.45
12:48AM
1.32
1:05PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
0.44
12:59PM
0.62
1:01AM
0.54
1:41PM
0.72
1:40AM
0.65
2:31PM
0.82
2:25AM
0.77
3:38PM
0.90
3:28AM
0.87
5:16PM
0.92
5:07AM
0.92
6:47PM
0.86
6:43AM
0.90
7:43PM
0.77
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
Sunrise-5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20-
Sunset--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:30
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------11----------
Temp. °C202323202222212122222424232323222423222323
Feels °C (?)192221182020191817192422232021212423242322
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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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