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Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf Forecast
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Hamburg (Port Alfred) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hamburg (Port Alfred) this week:
The surf forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) 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 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hamburg (Port Alfred) in the next 12 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hamburg (Port Alfred) 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) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 786 | 531 | 221 | 247 | 385 | 373 | 352 | 1294 | 1054 | 647 | 545 | 837 | 774 | 621 | 406 | 481 | 880 | 1037 | 958 | 861 | 579 | 556 | 653 | 403 | 407 | 459 | 303 | 172 | 145 | 89 | 124 | 1089 | 557 | 404 | 437 | 488 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:30PM 1.49 | 4:39AM 1.58 | 4:58PM 1.45 | 5:08AM 1.52 | 5:29PM 1.38 | 5:40AM 1.43 | 6:06PM 1.29 | 6:19AM 1.32 | 6:54PM 1.19 | 7:11AM 1.19 | 8:09PM 1.10 | 8:40AM 1.08 | 10:09PM 1.10 | 10:48AM 1.07 | 11:46PM 1.23 | 12:15PM 1.17 | 12:47AM 1.40 | 1:12PM 1.30 | 1:33AM 1.56 | 1:58PM 1.41 | 2:15AM 1.68 | 2:39PM 1.50 | 2:54AM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24AM 0.08 | 10:28PM 0.15 | 10:52AM 0.11 | 10:57PM 0.20 | 11:22AM 0.18 | 11:29PM 0.28 | 11:57AM 0.27 | 12:06AM 0.38 | 12:40PM 0.37 | 12:57AM 0.50 | 1:41PM 0.48 | 2:21AM 0.61 | 3:19PM 0.54 | 4:33AM 0.61 | 5:06PM 0.50 | 6:10AM 0.48 | 6:19PM 0.38 | 7:09AM 0.31 | 7:12PM 0.26 | 7:54AM 0.16 | 7:56PM 0.15 | 8:35AM 0.05 | 8:37PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Hamburg (Port Alfred) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hamburg (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 Hamburg (Port Alfred) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hamburg (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 (Hamburg (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 Hamburg (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.
Hamburg (Port Alfred) is 47 km (29 miles) from the city of Bisho. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Bisho. Bisho has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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