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Fence (Port Elizabeth) Surf Forecast
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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 Wednesday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fence (Port Elizabeth) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fence (Port Elizabeth) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 351 | 624 | 596 | 722 | 1083 | 1752 | 1484 | 1193 | 3041 | 2800 | 1985 | 1872 | 2168 | 1723 | 1139 | 462 | 688 | 671 | 514 | 512 | 309 | 397 | 506 | 362 | 653 | 437 | 373 | 447 | 551 | 657 | 488 | 981 | 626 | 497 | 1016 | 762 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:52PM 1.87 | 4:06AM 2.02 | 4:30PM 1.84 | 4:43AM 1.93 | 5:08PM 1.77 | 5:20AM 1.80 | 5:47PM 1.67 | 5:57AM 1.65 | 6:30PM 1.56 | 6:39AM 1.49 | 7:24PM 1.46 | 7:32AM 1.34 | 8:37PM 1.38 | 8:54AM 1.23 | 10:11PM 1.37 | 10:41AM 1.22 | 11:32PM 1.43 | 12:00PM 1.28 | 12:28AM 1.52 | 12:52PM 1.37 | 1:09AM 1.61 | 1:31PM 1.46 | 1:43AM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:44AM 0.19 | 9:50PM 0.27 | 10:19AM 0.22 | 10:26PM 0.32 | 10:53AM 0.30 | 11:02PM 0.42 | 11:28AM 0.40 | 11:40PM 0.54 | 12:04PM 0.51 | 12:22AM 0.68 | 12:44PM 0.64 | 1:15AM 0.82 | 1:35PM 0.75 | 2:40AM 0.92 | 2:55PM 0.83 | 4:58AM 0.91 | 4:46PM 0.83 | 6:18AM 0.82 | 6:01PM 0.77 | 7:01AM 0.71 | 6:49PM 0.69 | 7:34AM 0.61 | 7:27PM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun 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.
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