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Mapuzi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mapuzi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mapuzi sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mapuzi this week:
The surf forecast for Mapuzi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mapuzi in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 8th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mapuzi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 6 | S 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | |
104 | 307 | 4369 | 3097 | 1427 | 1079 | 3429 | 3000 | 7916 | 4633 | 3151 | 2124 | 959 | 467 | 260 | 180 | 69 | 58 | 1527 | 515 | 606 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:40AM1.39m | 6:05PM1.30m | 6:12AM1.30m | 6:46PM1.21m | 6:52AM1.19m | 7:44PM1.13m | 7:55AM1.10m | 9:18PM1.10m | 9:42AM1.05m | 11:00PM1.16m | 11:25AM1.10m | 00:07AM1.30m | 12:31PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.33m | 00:05AM0.45m | 12:31PM0.42m | 00:47AM0.56m | 1:19PM0.51m | 1:49AM0.66m | 2:32PM0.58m | 3:34AM0.70m | 4:09PM0.59m | 5:21AM0.62m | 5:31PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.48m | 6:29PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | 5:22 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 |
94 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 30 |
18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 27 | 161 | 4369 | 3097 | 1427 | 681 | 3429 | 3000 | 6463 | 4633 | 3151 | 2124 | 959 | 467 | 260 | 127 | 330 | 326 | 1527 | 515 | 606 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 16 | E 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 95 | 307 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 820 | 366 | 518 | 49 | 43 | 41 | 24 | 18 | 66 | 70 | 180 | 67 | 58 | 49 | 35 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SE 20 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 105 | — | — | — | 15 | 98 | 86 | 50 | — | — | — | 38 | 54 | 84 | 118 | 69 | 37 | 36 | 14 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | W 3 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 4 | W 4 | S 14 | SW 9 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | SW 7 | NW 3 | ENE 3 | — | NW 3 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 104 | — | — | 7 | 1756 | 1079 | 11 | 13 | 7916 | 910 | — | — | 73 | 170 | — | 336 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 247 | 247 | 217 | 240 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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Information about the Mapuzi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mapuzi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mapuzi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mapuzi 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 (Mapuzi) 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 Mapuzi 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.
Mapuzi is 50 km (31 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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