Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 25.65° E

Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fence (Port Elizabeth) sea temperature is
15.8° C
3.4° 

Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Fence (Port Elizabeth).

Look, the first week and a half is a real struggle. The wind’s all over the place, mostly onshore or cross, and when it ain’t that, it’s blowin’ a gale. The water temp is 60°, which is a full 6° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a serious chill, so you’re gonna want a thick wetsuit and booties if you’re even thinkin’ about paddlin’ out.

Monday, August 10th, we got rain and a stiff cross breeze out of the S at 15 mph, pushin’ a 4 ft swell from the SW. The energy’s moderate at 773, but the conditions are just plain bad. It’s a skip. This pattern of onshore wind, lumpy chop, and poor surf sticks with us all the way through Friday, August 14th. Even when the swell hits 7 ft on Wednesday, it’s wind-whipped and messy. Not worth the hassle.

Saturday, August 15th, shows a tiny crack in the door – a 5 ft E swell with a gentle cross breeze from the N at 9 mph. Still, it’s only marginal. The energy’s weak at 423. You might scratch out a fun one if the tide plays nice, but don’t bank on it.

Then, finally, on Sunday, August 16th, the afternoon brings a 5 ft E swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 541, and the report says “clean” for the first time in days. This is the first real glimmer – not big, but it’ll be smooth and ridable.

Monday the 17th keeps that cleaner theme goin’ in the morning with a 4 ft E swell and a 18 mph WSW cross-off. It’s a little breezy, but still clean. Energy’s solid at 732. Not a standout, but a decent session.

The real gem is Tuesday, August 18th. The morning session is the best of the whole forecast. We got a 4 ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period – that's real energy, 722, and the wind is dead calm, glassy, from the N at 3 mph. This is the one to mark on your calendar. Clean, glassy waves at a consistent spot like The Fence. The swell direction from the SW ain’t exactly its best from the SE, but with that glassy wind, it’ll still run nicely.

After that, it’s back downhill. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are rain and onshore wind again. Friday the 21st the swell jumps to a heavy 12 ft from the ESE, but it’s blowin’ 28 mph onshore. That’s a choppy, expert-only mess.

Then, on Saturday, August 22nd, we get another window. The morning brings clean 6 ft SE swell with a light cross-offshore WSW breeze at 6 mph. Energy is moderate at 702. It’s clean and has some punch. The afternoon gets a bit windier but still rideable.

The last call is Monday, August 24th, with a long period 5 ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds. The energy is strong at 1298, but the wind is a light cross-on from the ENE. Wave quality is only marginal, but that long period could wrap in nice for a more skilled surfer.

Bottom line: Tuesday the 18th is your absolute winner – glassy, clean, with a proper groundswell. Saturday the 22nd morning is a solid backup.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
2
SSW
11
3
S
14
1.8
SSW
13
2.3
SE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.4
E
7
2.5
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7
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
18
2.1
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8
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8
0.8
SSW
15
2.1
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8
1.4
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8
1.4
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8
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8
1.5
E
8
1.4
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9
1.1
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
899
3388
1041
669
589
437
578
727
705
1074
505
526
291
559
253
253
565
320
286
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Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
30
E
25
NE
30
ENE
40
ENE
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ENE
25
NE
40
E
25
ENE
15
NE
20
E
10
NNE
15
N
20
ENE
15
NE
15
N
15
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
2:13PM1.60m
2:30AM1.71m
3:00PM1.76m
3:15AM1.81m
3:41PM1.89m
3:55AM1.86m
4:19PM1.96m
4:32AM1.87m
4:55PM1.98m
5:07AM1.84m
5:29PM1.95m
5:40AM1.77m
6:02PM1.87m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.48m
8:24PM0.49m
8:49AM0.35m
9:11PM0.36m
9:28AM0.24m
9:51PM0.27m
10:03AM0.18m
10:27PM0.23m
10:37AM0.16m
11:02PM0.23m
11:09AM0.18m
11:35PM0.29m
11:39AM0.25m
00:06AM0.38m
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5:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 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).

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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