Mbomvu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 21 Dec 2025 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
23.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbomvu in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 22nd Dec)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
4
ENE
3
ENE
2.1
E
2.1
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)13128899999999999999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)663406743139922451364726718505311332280340390280280276201270306235
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
45
ENE
45
NE
25
NE
10
ESE
15
W
25
SW
35
SSW
25
S
10
SSE
15
E
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
E
5
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.53
4:57AM
1.48
5:02PM
1.52
5:31AM
1.48
5:34PM
1.49
6:05AM
1.47
6:09PM
1.44
6:43AM
1.45
6:47PM
1.37
7:26AM
1.42
7:33PM
1.28
8:18AM
1.38
8:32PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:23AM
0.27
10:44PM
0.16
10:56AM
0.27
11:16PM
0.16
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.33
12:23AM
0.21
12:48PM
0.38
1:01AM
0.27
1:36PM
0.44
1:46AM
0.34
2:36PM
0.49
2:42AM
0.42
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise4:52--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--
Sunset-7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:10-
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
2---2--131-------361464
Temp. °C242523252524262623232221212121232221212020
Feels °C (?)242321191721282726191920211918221921211920
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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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