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Mbomvu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Mar 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mbomvu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbomvu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 167 | 164 | 95 | 203 | 199 | 1232 | 822 | 767 | 519 | 620 | 643 | 331 | 208 | 172 | 172 | 378 | 258 | 214 | 173 | 146 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:46PM 1.58 | 6:05AM 1.65 | 6:21PM 1.45 | 6:42AM 1.47 | 7:01PM 1.28 | 7:27AM 1.26 | 8:01PM 1.10 | 8:52AM 1.07 | 10:50PM 1.01 | 12:01PM 1.05 | 1:00AM 1.16 | 1:23PM 1.19 | 1:51AM 1.35 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:42AM 0.04 | 11:49PM 0.08 | 12:17PM 0.18 | 12:25AM 0.23 | 12:55PM 0.35 | 1:07AM 0.43 | 1:47PM 0.53 | 2:14AM 0.63 | 3:38PM 0.68 | 5:27AM 0.71 | 6:32PM 0.61 | 7:21AM 0.56 | 7:35PM 0.44 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 37 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
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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.











