Mtati Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Port Alfred)
| Name: | Mtati |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Mtati in Port Alfred is an exposed river break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. The river breaks offer lefts and rights. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of rips and sharks.
Overall Mtati Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Mtati surf quality by season and Mtati surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Port Alfred surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Mtati
Visitor Reviews of Mtati |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mtati:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kleinmond (Port Alfred) | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Riet River | 10 mi |
| Third closest break | East Pier | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | West Pier | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kellys Beach | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mtati: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4402 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5395 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5431 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5791 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5887 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mtati: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 344 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2635 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2758 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3132 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3338 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Mtati: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 203 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 339 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 339 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 339 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 339 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mtati: |
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| Closest city location | Port Alfred (South Africa) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Grahamstown (South Africa) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bisho (South Africa) | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Alice (South Africa) | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Fort Beaufort (South Africa) | 57 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Mtati is Bisho Airport (VIY) in South Africa, 72 km (45 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Mtati is East London Airport (ELS), also in South Africa, 88 km (55 miles) away.
- Third is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, 145 km (90 miles) away.
- Queenstown Airport (UTW) in South Africa is 179 km (111 miles) away.
- Umtata Airport (UTT), also in South Africa is the fifth nearest airport to Mtati and is 266 km (165 miles) away.
