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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 7 am Friday 14 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 Sunday (Mar 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 15) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 16th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1817 | 1479 | 1213 | 1258 | 1982 | 1500 | 780 | 556 | 445 | 320 | 332 | 528 | 659 | 628 | 586 | 575 | 609 | 609 | 394 | 273 | 240 | 250 | 286 | 531 | 822 | 1107 | 307 | 496 | 301 | 157 | 262 | 280 | 541 | 180 | 398 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:06PM 1.86 | 4:21AM 2.00 | 4:31PM 1.87 | 4:46AM 1.99 | 4:55PM 1.85 | 5:10AM 1.95 | 5:20PM 1.80 | 5:34AM 1.88 | 5:44PM 1.73 | 5:57AM 1.78 | 6:10PM 1.63 | 6:22AM 1.67 | 6:39PM 1.51 | 6:51AM 1.53 | 7:17PM 1.38 | 7:34AM 1.39 | 8:43PM 1.25 | 9:36AM 1.26 | 11:44PM 1.28 | 12:14PM 1.32 | 1:02AM 1.46 | 1:19PM 1.49 | 1:46AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:03AM 0.35 | 10:06PM 0.30 | 10:27AM 0.33 | 10:29PM 0.29 | 10:50AM 0.33 | 10:53PM 0.32 | 11:14AM 0.37 | 11:17PM 0.37 | 11:38AM 0.43 | 11:42PM 0.46 | 12:04PM 0.52 | 12:07AM 0.57 | 12:33PM 0.63 | 12:36AM 0.71 | 1:07PM 0.75 | 1:13AM 0.85 | 2:01PM 0.88 | 2:32AM 1.00 | 4:37PM 0.95 | 6:17AM 0.97 | 6:44PM 0.82 | 7:23AM 0.78 | 7:33PM 0.65 | |||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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