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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 1 pm Monday 19 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
21.5° C
 (Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 19th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
S
2.5
SSW
3
S
2.5
S
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)12111191113121213131515141413131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5603463661281374083932984986481368276334242734192215921041861718469379
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
WNW
15
S
20
SE
15
NE
20
E
35
E
5
NE
20
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
S
10
W
10
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
10
SE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.84
4:43AM
1.89
4:48PM
1.86
5:14AM
1.92
5:20PM
1.85
5:46AM
1.93
5:54PM
1.81
6:20AM
1.90
6:30PM
1.74
6:59AM
1.84
7:11PM
1.64
7:43AM
1.75
8:00PM
1.52
8:39AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26PM
0.34
10:44AM
0.46
10:56PM
0.32
11:16AM
0.44
11:26PM
0.32
11:50AM
0.45
11:57PM
0.36
12:25PM
0.49
12:31AM
0.42
1:05PM
0.56
1:10AM
0.52
1:52PM
0.66
1:56AM
0.64
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31
Sunset7:30--7:29--7:29--7:29--7:28--7:28--7:27--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201920202021222122222020202020212122232424
Feels °C (?)161718171818181821181617172019192223232728
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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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