Surf Forecasts:
Morgans Bay surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morgans Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morgans Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 161 | 128 | 126 | 89 | 254 | 2692 | 801 | 1535 | 1680 | 781 | 669 | 585 | 393 | 847 | 380 | 244 | 505 | 394 | 930 | 822 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.38m | 12:36PM1.20m | 00:59AM1.47m | 1:34PM1.30m | 1:53AM1.55m | 2:26PM1.40m | 2:44AM1.61m | 3:14PM1.48m | 3:32AM1.64m | 4:01PM1.54m | 4:18AM1.63m | 4:48PM1.57m | 5:04AM1.59m | 5:34PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28AM0.37m | 6:30PM0.37m | 7:25AM0.27m | 7:30PM0.29m | 8:16AM0.17m | 8:24PM0.21m | 9:04AM0.10m | 9:15PM0.15m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.12m | 10:34AM0.05m | 10:53PM0.14m | 11:17AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 |
73 | 137 | 144 | 115 | 126 | 42 | 1280 | 801 | 1535 | 1680 | 781 | 669 | 333 | 393 | 81 | 380 | 244 | 505 | 394 | 226 | 822 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | ENE 8 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSW 12 | E 8 | — | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 8 |
255 | 161 | 128 | 126 | 89 | 26 | 85 | 97 | 114 | 75 | 173 | 43 | 585 | 161 | — | 46 | 222 | 101 | 313 | 930 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 6 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 8 | — |
56 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | 31 | — | 32 | — | — | 48 | 29 | 37 | 38 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | — | — | E 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 4 | E 7 |
135 | — | 109 | 1 | 2 | 254 | 2692 | — | — | 52 | 403 | 306 | — | 149 | 847 | — | — | 2 | — | 25 | 260 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 426 | 4 | 3 | 97 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 485 | 348 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 75 | 406 |
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Information about the Morgans Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Morgans Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morgans Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morgans Bay 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 (Morgans Bay) 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 Morgans Bay 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.
Morgans Bay is 45 km (28 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











