Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 28 Feb 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
20.0° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Saturday (Feb 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 28th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 1st Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
2
8
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
4
SW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)121112141415141413131212111110131212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4884711186339948046763278720641155745477280247247117335534412256247180
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
10
NW
40
WSW
45
SW
35
W
30
WSW
25
SW
10
N
5
NE
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
1.66
2:36AM
1.76
2:51PM
1.78
3:13AM
1.91
3:27PM
1.87
3:45AM
2.01
3:59PM
1.92
4:16AM
2.06
4:29PM
1.94
4:46AM
2.06
4:57PM
1.91
5:14AM
2.02
5:24PM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
0.65
8:29PM
0.53
8:51AM
0.50
9:03PM
0.41
9:26AM
0.38
9:34PM
0.32
9:57AM
0.31
10:02PM
0.26
10:25AM
0.28
10:30PM
0.24
10:52AM
0.29
10:56PM
0.26
11:18AM
0.34
11:21PM
0.32
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:49--6:47-
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---11--------------43
Temp. °C202119191716181819202120202323232321212020
Feels °C (?)1616171598111218191919192325232120202021
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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).

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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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