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West Pier (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
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West Pier (Port Alfred) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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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 Sunday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Pier (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Pier (Port Alfred) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 688 | 588 | 432 | 239 | 273 | 1819 | 3315 | 2291 | 864 | 1576 | 2613 | 1736 | 966 | 646 | 505 | 1336 | 1865 | 1634 | 1224 | 799 | 769 | 1211 | 1180 | 980 | 3761 | 3965 | 3833 | 6625 | 3801 | 2510 | 1645 | 1308 | 1144 | 905 | 680 | 400 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:12AM 1.32 | 1:34PM 1.20 | 1:45AM 1.40 | 2:08PM 1.28 | 2:16AM 1.47 | 2:39PM 1.35 | 2:47AM 1.52 | 3:11PM 1.40 | 3:18AM 1.55 | 3:42PM 1.43 | 3:51AM 1.55 | 4:15PM 1.43 | 4:25AM 1.54 | 4:51PM 1.42 | 5:01AM 1.49 | 5:30PM 1.38 | 5:41AM 1.42 | 6:16PM 1.34 | 6:27AM 1.33 | 7:10PM 1.29 | 7:23AM 1.23 | 8:17PM 1.26 | 8:36AM 1.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:32AM 0.39 | 7:27PM 0.39 | 8:03AM 0.30 | 8:01PM 0.32 | 8:33AM 0.22 | 8:33PM 0.27 | 9:03AM 0.16 | 9:06PM 0.23 | 9:34AM 0.13 | 9:39PM 0.21 | 10:06AM 0.12 | 10:13PM 0.22 | 10:41AM 0.14 | 10:50PM 0.25 | 11:18AM 0.18 | 11:31PM 0.30 | 11:59AM 0.23 | 12:18AM 0.38 | 12:47PM 0.30 | 1:17AM 0.46 | 1:45PM 0.37 | 2:33AM 0.51 | 2:55PM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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