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West Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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West Pier (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2701 | 2269 | 1469 | 1029 | 822 | 554 | 447 | 361 | 220 | 164 | 158 | 785 | 698 | 290 | 366 | 276 | 136 | 740 | 1209 | 527 | 853 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | on | glass | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:11PM 1.37 | 2:23AM 1.36 | 2:43PM 1.51 | 2:54AM 1.46 | 3:11PM 1.61 | 3:22AM 1.52 | 3:37PM 1.67 | 3:48AM 1.55 | 4:02PM 1.69 | 4:14AM 1.56 | 4:26PM 1.68 | 4:38AM 1.53 | 4:50PM 1.62 | 5:02AM 1.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:24PM 0.31 | 8:31AM 0.22 | 8:55PM 0.20 | 8:59AM 0.12 | 9:22PM 0.12 | 9:25AM 0.07 | 9:47PM 0.07 | 9:49AM 0.04 | 10:11PM 0.05 | 10:13AM 0.05 | 10:35PM 0.07 | 10:37AM 0.08 | 10:58PM 0.11 | 11:01AM 0.15 | |||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | ||
| Sunset | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)
Still cross-shore at West Pier (Port Alfred) (light winds from the SW at West Bank wx 1 km from West Pier (Port Alfred)). A 3.2m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here
Actual: 37 min ago
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Information about the West Pier (Port Alfred) Surf forecast
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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