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Hamburg (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hamburg (Port Alfred) this week:
The surf forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 28) at 5PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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Energy (?) | 239 | 172 | 676 | 503 | 414 | 1303 | 1230 | 889 | 444 | 322 | 180 | 105 | 101 | 439 | 405 | 256 | 167 | 300 | 510 | 1498 | 1142 | 934 | 669 | 756 | 1307 | 3957 | 5067 | 2676 | 1492 | 1165 | 1440 | 4324 | 5006 | 5409 | 2830 | 1785 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:55AM 1.34 | 2:07PM 1.38 | 2:29AM 1.55 | 2:43PM 1.52 | 3:02AM 1.72 | 3:19PM 1.63 | 3:36AM 1.84 | 3:53PM 1.68 | 4:10AM 1.90 | 4:28PM 1.69 | 4:45AM 1.87 | 5:03PM 1.64 | 5:21AM 1.77 | 5:39PM 1.54 | 5:57AM 1.61 | 6:16PM 1.40 | 6:35AM 1.41 | 6:58PM 1.24 | 7:19AM 1.20 | 7:58PM 1.07 | 8:36AM 1.01 | 10:34PM 0.98 | 11:43AM 0.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 0.36 | 8:03AM 0.33 | 8:14PM 0.19 | 8:40AM 0.14 | 8:47PM 0.05 | 9:15AM -0.00 | 9:21PM -0.06 | 9:50AM -0.10 | 9:55PM -0.11 | 10:25AM -0.13 | 10:29PM -0.11 | 10:59AM -0.09 | 11:04PM -0.04 | 11:34AM 0.01 | 11:41PM 0.08 | 12:10PM 0.16 | 12:19AM 0.25 | 12:48PM 0.33 | 1:02AM 0.44 | 1:37PM 0.51 | 2:08AM 0.63 | 3:16PM 0.66 | 5:23AM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sun 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 |
Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). |
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Information about the Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hamburg (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 Hamburg (Port Alfred) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hamburg (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 (Hamburg (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 Hamburg (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.
Hamburg (Port Alfred) is 47 km (29 miles) from the city of Bisho. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Bisho. Bisho has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.