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Fence (Port Elizabeth) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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Energy (?) | 513 | 418 | 262 | 166 | 353 | 293 | 427 | 952 | 687 | 472 | 456 | 573 | 472 | 384 | 249 | 255 | 719 | 871 | 690 | 589 | 389 | 292 | 477 | 273 | 390 | 431 | 303 | 212 | 153 | 106 | 2162 | 524 | 281 | 281 | 293 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.78 | 4:39AM 1.89 | 5:01PM 1.74 | 5:08AM 1.82 | 5:33PM 1.68 | 5:41AM 1.72 | 6:12PM 1.59 | 6:21AM 1.60 | 7:03PM 1.49 | 7:16AM 1.45 | 8:20PM 1.41 | 8:48AM 1.34 | 10:05PM 1.42 | 10:45AM 1.34 | 11:36PM 1.53 | 12:10PM 1.44 | 12:38AM 1.69 | 1:07PM 1.58 | 1:27AM 1.84 | 1:54PM 1.71 | 2:10AM 1.96 | 2:35PM 1.81 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:22AM 0.30 | 10:26PM 0.38 | 10:50AM 0.33 | 10:55PM 0.44 | 11:21AM 0.38 | 11:28PM 0.52 | 11:55AM 0.47 | 12:06AM 0.63 | 12:36PM 0.58 | 12:57AM 0.75 | 1:33PM 0.70 | 2:21AM 0.86 | 3:05PM 0.78 | 4:38AM 0.85 | 5:02PM 0.75 | 6:13AM 0.70 | 6:19PM 0.64 | 7:09AM 0.53 | 7:12PM 0.50 | 7:52AM 0.38 | 7:56PM 0.38 | 8:32AM 0.27 | 8:36PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). |
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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.