Port Alfred
Ndlambe, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.9m
- Period
- 14.2s
- Wind
- 37 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Port Alfred hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Port Alfred, scored for your board.
About Port Alfred
Port Alfred is a river_mouth break over sand in Ndlambe, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- River_mouth
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Port Alfred surf FAQ
Is Port Alfred good for beginners?+
Port Alfred is a river_mouth break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Port Alfred?+
Different days call for different boards. Port Alfred handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Port Alfred?+
Look for from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.