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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 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 16.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 20.9 °C)
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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 16.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 20.9 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 2nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1.1
WSW
0.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
3
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
S
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
S
0.9
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)12131312121111111112111112121110101312121313121111101013131210109111517
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9341077749508319189975826011637751526884212225591864810695634285551155173111916674112311672684042212048179113154
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
25
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
40
ENE
35
W
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
SSE
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
5
NW
20
SW
25
SW
30
W
30
WSW
30
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
1.40
5:54AM
1.46
6:10PM
1.30
6:25AM
1.34
6:46PM
1.17
7:06AM
1.21
7:43PM
1.03
8:25AM
1.06
10:22PM
0.97
11:21AM
1.04
12:31AM
1.12
12:52PM
1.19
1:26AM
1.34
1:44PM
1.35
2:07AM
1.55
2:25PM
1.50
2:44AM
1.73
3:04PM
1.60
3:21AM
1.84
3:40PM
1.66
3:56AM
1.88
4:15PM
1.67
4:31AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:39AM
0.18
11:42PM
0.23
12:07PM
0.27
12:11AM
0.34
12:42PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.47
1:34PM
0.52
1:51AM
0.62
3:26PM
0.63
4:40AM
0.69
5:58PM
0.56
6:43AM
0.53
7:06PM
0.39
7:39AM
0.33
7:50PM
0.22
8:22AM
0.14
8:29PM
0.07
9:00AM
-0.00
9:05PM
-0.03
9:37AM
-0.09
9:41PM
-0.08
10:12AM
-0.11
10:16PM
-0.08
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--
Sunset-6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55-
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Rain (mm)
1---------32-----------------3-----2
Temp. °C222221232422273025202018222218212221222221222221232321242622232421222220
Feels °C (?)202019181917252723191916151413192020191818181716181715172021222022181818

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

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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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