Mbomvu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 SAST
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Mbomvu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mbomvu sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mbomvu this week:

The surf forecast for Mbomvu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbomvu in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 5th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 11th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbomvu over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
0.9
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
ENE
1.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
S
1
S
1.8
E
1.9
E
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)11681313121189971413121212117778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65145163286557946112837725770280258625572256284355574759
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
30
NE
10
NW
30
SSW
15
S
5
E
15
E
25
ENE
10
WSW
25
SW
40
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
10
WSW
10
SE
20
E
20
NE
30
ENE
40
ENE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
1.55
6:18AM
1.64
6:23PM
1.46
6:45AM
1.52
6:49PM
1.34
7:11AM
1.39
7:15PM
1.22
7:40AM
1.25
7:44PM
1.08
8:17AM
1.11
8:33PM
0.94
10:12AM
0.99
12:53AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:56AM
0.15
12:00AM
0.07
12:24PM
0.23
12:26AM
0.18
12:52PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.30
1:21PM
0.45
1:20AM
0.44
1:54PM
0.57
1:52AM
0.59
2:47PM
0.70
2:51AM
0.73
5:56PM
0.76
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57-
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--8-12--1-61---------
Temp. °C282824272624282725252320252523242523272724
Feels °C (?)282628262527302828232017222123242523252423
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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 12 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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