Mbomvu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 04 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbomvu in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 10th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
1.5
E
1.5
ENE
1
ENE
0.6
E
0.5
SSW
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)66678891285668889121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2051508024624614057799447944510485172144306337332186130
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
5
NNE
30
ENE
25
NE
10
NW
30
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
5
NW
25
SSW
25
SW
5
E
15
S
15
ENE
15
SW
20
S
15
S
10
NW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncrossoncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
1.63
5:50AM
1.72
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32PM
0.00
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
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37
Sunset7:02--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-2-215-------134-24----
Temp. °C282528272425252326262526262324242425252426
Feels °C (?)272627262723232525252825252626272824232725
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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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