Igoda surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 31 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
20.7° C
(Which is 2.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Igoda over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
!
2
!
0
0
2
0
0
1
4
!
5
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.5
E
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.1
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.8
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)77888888999881112201616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)371405717657708124011401027137473133523516128434744139922682162216671621
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
35
NE
25
ENE
35
NE
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:24AM
1.67
3:38PM
1.55
3:51AM
1.71
4:05PM
1.57
4:17AM
1.70
4:31PM
1.55
4:42AM
1.65
4:56PM
1.51
5:06AM
1.57
5:21PM
1.44
5:30AM
1.47
5:45PM
1.35
5:55AM
1.36
6:11PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.09
9:36AM
0.06
9:38PM
0.05
10:02AM
0.03
10:04PM
0.04
10:27AM
0.04
10:30PM
0.07
10:51AM
0.07
10:55PM
0.12
11:15AM
0.14
11:20PM
0.21
11:40AM
0.23
11:45PM
0.31
12:07PM
0.34
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24-
Sunset--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------114415212--
Temp. °C242827242627232727242524221920191919192122
Feels °C (?)232725222223192523242625251717202120202221
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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 16 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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