Mapelane surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapelane in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapelane over the next 16 days.
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