Igoda surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 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
19.5° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Igoda in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 12th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 12th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
3
4
3
0
4
4
2
2
2
3
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
4
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
4.5
SW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
14
1.2
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2883
5319
4984
5081
6965
6246
1402
1102
704
2643
2341
1561
1230
855
547
311
261
485
247
177
188
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
25
W
15
WSW
10
S
5
NNW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:29PM1.17m
00:53AM1.41m
1:19PM1.28m
1:36AM1.55m
2:02PM1.39m
2:17AM1.65m
2:44PM1.48m
2:58AM1.72m
3:24PM1.54m
3:40AM1.73m
4:06PM1.56m
4:22AM1.69m
4:49PM1.54m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.39m
7:14AM0.30m
7:14PM0.28m
7:57AM0.17m
7:58PM0.18m
8:37AM0.06m
8:41PM0.10m
9:17AM0.00m
9:23PM0.06m
9:57AM-0.01m
10:07PM0.06m
10:38AM0.02m
10:51PM0.11m
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
1
2
1
1
3
Temp °C
24
19
18
19
20
16
18
20
17
19
20
17
18
19
18
20
22
19
19
19
19
17
15
16
11
11
10
14
17
17
16
16
15
18
18
17
18
21
19
17
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
12
3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
2.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1.2
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
6
0.7
S
11
Energy kJ
8
2483
1789
2601
1402
1102
704
2643
2341
1561
1230
855
547
311
231
485
247
52
114
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.9
SSW
17
0.2
ENE
8
1.1
S
15
0.4
SW
16
1.2
WSW
11
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.5
E
6
0.4
SW
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
14
499
6
510
67
323
2
9
28
107
261
20
40
177
188
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.1
E
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
12
0.6
ENE
5
0.3
SW
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SW
12
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
8
14
122
2
56
51
53
23
27
16
24
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
4
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
4.5
SW
13
0.6
NE
4
0.6
ENE
5
1
WSW
4
1.2
S
6
1.1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
2883
5319
4984
5081
6965
6246
10
18
37
109
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
4
8
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
220
71
43
192
537
16
38
71
0
15
43
0
0
229
19
0
0
15
42
71
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
4
8
8
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
4
8
4
8
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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.

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