Mapelane surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mapelane this week:
The surf forecast for Mapelane over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapelane in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapelane over the next 16 days.
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