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West Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
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West Pier (Port Alfred) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 SAST
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 (Feb 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2415 | 4043 | 4230 | 3114 | 2425 | 1515 | 1044 | 763 | 608 | 954 | 500 | 889 | 1100 | 1013 | 551 | 390 | 749 | 617 | 449 | 347 | 169 | 108 | 58 | 41 | 35 | 35 | 144 | 305 | 673 | 2349 | 3051 | 2951 | 1725 | 1266 | 1344 | 669 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:17AM 1.33 | 8:40PM 1.07 | 9:30AM 1.18 | 10:33PM 0.97 | 11:38AM 1.11 | 12:54AM 1.03 | 1:21PM 1.18 | 2:05AM 1.17 | 2:19PM 1.29 | 2:50AM 1.32 | 3:00PM 1.40 | 3:26AM 1.45 | 3:34PM 1.48 | 3:57AM 1.55 | 4:04PM 1.54 | 4:26AM 1.62 | 4:32PM 1.56 | 4:53AM 1.65 | 4:59PM 1.55 | 5:18AM 1.64 | 5:24PM 1.51 | 5:43AM 1.60 | 5:48PM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:41PM 0.48 | 2:43AM 0.51 | 4:13PM 0.60 | 4:35AM 0.63 | 6:33PM 0.58 | 6:59AM 0.59 | 7:55PM 0.46 | 8:12AM 0.46 | 8:41PM 0.32 | 8:57AM 0.34 | 9:16PM 0.20 | 9:32AM 0.24 | 9:46PM 0.11 | 10:03AM 0.17 | 10:13PM 0.05 | 10:31AM 0.13 | 10:39PM 0.02 | 10:58AM 0.12 | 11:03PM 0.03 | 11:24AM 0.14 | 11:27PM 0.07 | 11:49AM 0.18 | 11:51PM 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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