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Lat Long: 32.01° S 29.13° E

Mbomvu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbomvu sea temperature is
20.5°C
1.1° 

Mbomvu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mbomvu surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,805 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mbomvu this week:

The surf forecast for Mbomvu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbomvu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 8th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
6
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
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ENE
8
1.5
ENE
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1.7
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
13
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S
12
1.7
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13
1.4
S
12
2.5
ENE
7
3.5
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8
3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
242
352
299
269
213
865
337
390
355
416
269
590
1514
1234
942
555
632
1410
1599
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
5
WNW
15
S
10
S
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
SSE
20
WSW
15
SSE
20
S
10
WSW
30
SSW
40
SW
30
SW
25
S
20
E
30
NE
45
NE
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NE
35
NE
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glassy
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
00:08AM1.13m
12:41PM1.37m
1:05AM1.25m
1:25PM1.49m
1:47AM1.35m
2:02PM1.58m
2:22AM1.44m
2:34PM1.63m
2:54AM1.50m
3:04PM1.66m
3:24AM1.54m
3:33PM1.65m
3:53AM1.54m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.56m
6:12AM0.48m
7:06PM0.42m
7:04AM0.37m
7:46PM0.30m
7:45AM0.28m
8:19PM0.21m
8:19AM0.22m
8:49PM0.14m
8:51AM0.17m
9:17PM0.10m
9:21AM0.16m
9:44PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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27
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Information about the Mbomvu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mbomvu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mbomvu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mbomvu 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 (Mbomvu) 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 Mbomvu 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.

Mbomvu is 58 km (36 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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