West Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast

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South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.61° S 26.88° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 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 17.9° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Wed 17th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf	8PM (Wed 17th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	5PM (Wed 17th Sep)	13ft (4.0m) 13s

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 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon).
	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	!	2	0	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SW	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	WSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	13	13	12	12	8	11	11	11	10	7	7	7	7	6
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	5910	3242	2124	2434	2079	1488	1011	835	638	447	303	284	205	156	123	71	256	249	160	79	241
Wind (km/h)	SW	WNW	SW	SSW	NW	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	W	SW	SSE	E	ENE	WSW	WSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	glass	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		1:47AM 1.25		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
Low Tide / height (m)	7:47PM 0.45		7:59AM 0.34		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

	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00
Sunset	6:04	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:06	-	-	6:06	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:08	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	15	17	17	16	19	19	19	22	23	18	18	19	19	22	24	16	18	18	17	18
Feels °C (?)	11	11	13	11	12	13	12	13	18	19	13	15	17	17	20	21	7	13	12	14	15

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

Wind Update Cross-shore wind has turned cross-on at West Pier (Port Alfred) (light winds from the SW at West Bank wx 1 km from West Pier (Port Alfred)). 4.7m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 4.1m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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.