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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 05 Feb 2026 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
22.4° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Feb 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 5th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 10th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 12th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
2
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)11111112111110101010101111121110101211106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)186143186158207200189204200255647933631569423400232256197154122
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
WSW
30
SW
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
ESE
5
SW
15
SSE
30
ESE
25
ENE
30
E
35
E
10
ESE
15
SW
15
S
10
W
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
W
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
1.48
6:17AM
1.58
6:22PM
1.38
6:44AM
1.46
6:49PM
1.27
7:11AM
1.33
7:16PM
1.14
7:40AM
1.20
7:47PM
1.02
8:21AM
1.06
8:50PM
0.89
10:39AM
0.96
1:02AM
0.90
1:13PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:58PM
0.09
12:25PM
0.24
12:25AM
0.19
12:53PM
0.34
12:51AM
0.32
1:22PM
0.45
1:18AM
0.45
1:57PM
0.57
1:51AM
0.59
2:58PM
0.68
2:59AM
0.72
6:20PM
0.71
6:45AM
0.73
Thu
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset7:14--7:13--7:12--7:10--7:09--7:09--7:08--
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
11---4-21336212------2
Temp. °C282525252323262424222325262324252527272524
Feels °C (?)282623232424272525232223252325263030282925
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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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