West Pier (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 21 Dec 2025 SAST
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West Pier (Port Alfred) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Pier (Port Alfred) sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Pier (Port Alfred) this week:

The surf forecast for West Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) 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 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1
SSW
1.6
ESE
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)1211111011116677811101297119111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69419924017711211082100225164237195192195645247261374273220134
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
10
N
35
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
S
25
SSE
15
E
35
E
40
E
30
ENE
30
E
35
ESE
10
E
15
SE
15
E
15
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrossononcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:29PM
1.48
4:56AM
1.43
5:00PM
1.46
5:30AM
1.43
5:32PM
1.43
6:05AM
1.42
6:07PM
1.38
6:42AM
1.41
6:46PM
1.31
7:26AM
1.38
7:33PM
1.22
8:17AM
1.34
8:34PM
1.13
9:23AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
0.15
10:55AM
0.28
11:15PM
0.15
11:29AM
0.30
11:47PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.34
12:21AM
0.21
12:48PM
0.38
1:00AM
0.26
1:38PM
0.43
1:45AM
0.33
2:39PM
0.47
2:42AM
0.41
Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise--4:58--4:58--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:01
Sunset7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:23--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------212------11314831
Temp. °C232327272425242221212020212024232019191920
Feels °C (?)181823232021202118181814151421191617181815
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The above surf forecast table for West Pier (Port Alfred) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at West Pier (Port Alfred) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Pier (Port Alfred) 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 (West Pier (Port Alfred)) 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 West Pier (Port Alfred) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near West Pier (Port Alfred), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 48 km (30 miles) away, Bisho and Fort Beaufort.

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