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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 22 Nov 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
18.5° 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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
2
3
1
1
4
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
S
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)121211111111101516141316141312111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2151186612169904313412682701241133611371121178312668744412631128688116
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
ENE
25
S
15
S
10
W
20
S
15
SE
5
NW
25
E
35
ENE
20
NE
30
SW
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
ESE
35
E
45
ENE
45
ENE
55
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crossononcross-
off		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.47
4:56AM
1.38
5:02PM
1.41
5:29AM
1.33
5:34PM
1.34
6:07AM
1.27
6:10PM
1.27
6:53AM
1.22
6:57PM
1.18
7:53AM
1.18
8:03PM
1.10
9:11AM
1.18
9:35PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:23AM
0.26
10:45PM
0.19
10:54AM
0.31
11:17PM
0.24
11:28AM
0.37
11:51PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.45
12:32AM
0.36
12:56PM
0.53
1:22AM
0.42
2:04PM
0.58
2:27AM
0.48
3:36PM
0.58
3:48AM
0.49
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:54--
Sunset-6:59--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:02--7:04-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------4221157
Temp. °C222120202119212119222320242321191820232322
Feels °C (?)211921181820191919191916212121151314181617
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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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