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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fence (Port Elizabeth) this week:
The surf forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1029 | 1167 | 1061 | 874 | 1013 | 1094 | 754 | 1152 | 1423 | 876 | 550 | 723 | 857 | 624 | 299 | 443 | 2512 | 2141 | 1630 | 1075 | 937 | 977 | 731 | 568 | 529 | 341 | 675 | 899 | 2534 | 710 | 659 | 452 | 361 | 1576 | 1269 | 1288 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:03PM 1.98 | 5:20AM 2.08 | 5:41PM 1.87 | 5:58AM 1.93 | 6:21PM 1.72 | 6:39AM 1.74 | 7:06PM 1.55 | 7:28AM 1.53 | 8:12PM 1.39 | 8:49AM 1.34 | 10:15PM 1.30 | 11:14AM 1.27 | 12:20AM 1.39 | 12:53PM 1.37 | 1:21AM 1.54 | 1:42PM 1.49 | 1:59AM 1.68 | 2:16PM 1.60 | 2:30AM 1.79 | 2:45PM 1.69 | 2:57AM 1.87 | 3:12PM 1.75 | 3:23AM 1.93 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:02PM 0.21 | 11:30AM 0.25 | 11:38PM 0.33 | 12:06PM 0.39 | 12:15AM 0.49 | 12:46PM 0.57 | 12:58AM 0.69 | 1:34PM 0.75 | 2:01AM 0.88 | 3:06PM 0.90 | 5:18AM 0.97 | 6:07PM 0.88 | 7:07AM 0.83 | 7:13PM 0.76 | 7:52AM 0.68 | 7:52PM 0.64 | 8:22AM 0.56 | 8:21PM 0.54 | 8:48AM 0.47 | 8:46PM 0.45 | 9:11AM 0.40 | 9:10PM 0.39 | 9:34AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 |
| Sunset | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fence (Port Elizabeth) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fence (Port Elizabeth) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fence (Port Elizabeth) 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 (Fence (Port Elizabeth)) 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 Fence (Port Elizabeth) 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.
The Fence is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Port Elizabeth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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