Igoda surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 SAST
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Igoda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Igoda sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Igoda this week:

The surf forecast for Igoda over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 1st Mar)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 1st Mar)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 2nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
4
2
0
2
1
0
3
3
3
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.2
ENE
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)1415141413131211118131312121211711111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33852729246011396064022431511575543573644962051401603351479153116571299
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
10
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
10
N
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
0
S
10
S
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
S
0
SW
50
WSW
55
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassonglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:21AM
1.59
3:32PM
1.56
3:52AM
1.69
4:03PM
1.60
4:21AM
1.74
4:31PM
1.61
4:49AM
1.74
4:58PM
1.59
5:15AM
1.69
5:24PM
1.53
5:39AM
1.61
5:48PM
1.45
6:03AM
1.50
6:12PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.12
9:31AM
0.12
9:39PM
0.03
10:02AM
0.05
10:07PM
-0.03
10:30AM
0.02
10:34PM
-0.03
10:57AM
0.03
11:00PM
0.00
11:23AM
0.08
11:25PM
0.07
11:47AM
0.15
11:49PM
0.17
12:11PM
0.25
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--6:44--6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------1111--221
Temp. °C192121192425232626243024232224232120181719
Feels °C (?)14151417212222252422322327232426181091616
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Information about the Igoda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Igoda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Igoda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Igoda 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 (Igoda) 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 Igoda 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.

Igoda is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of East London. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in East London. East London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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