Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Fence (Port Elizabeth).

So, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The pattern is showing some solid, powerful swells rolling through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle, with strong onshore winds messing up what could be some proper size. Hang tight, because the calmer windows are where the magic will happen.

The first real standout is going to be early on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The wind drops out completely, going glassy, which is a major positive. You’ll be looking at a clean, 5 foot easterly swell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is a moderate 694, so there’s enough push for a fun session. For a spot that’s fairly exposed, this is the best bet for a long, clean paddle without getting blown off the face. It won’t be the biggest of the forecast, but the conditions will make it feel like a gem.

The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there – just your usual wetsuit thickness.

After that, there’s a bit of a gap in truly good conditions. We get a few mornings with lighter winds and some clean sets, but nothing that screams “drop everything and go.” The surf quality stays mixed as a long-period groundswell from the SSW builds in.

Now, looking further ahead, there’s a promising window that’s a bit over a week out. On Wednesday morning, the 16th of September, we’re looking at another glassy start. The swell will be a solid 6 foot from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with plenty of energy (1278). For a point break like this, that long period will translate into some nicely shaped, powerful lines. The wind is almost non-existent from the WSW, so it’ll be clean and lined up. This is another one for the advanced crew, as the size and power will be serious.

The following week has a few more moments, like Thursday morning the 17th with a lighter 4 foot S swell and a clean offshore wind, but it’s not the standout. The real headline is Tuesday morning the 8th and Wednesday morning the 16th.

Remember, the long-range stuff (the 16th) is a promising call, but we’re a way out, so keep an eye on it. The earlier window on the 8th is a much more reliable bet.

Rusty.

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