Mdumbe surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 06 Mar 2026 SAST
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Mdumbe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mdumbe sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mdumbe this week:

The surf forecast for Mdumbe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 6th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
2
4
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
3
SSW
4
SSW
2.5
S
2.4
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.3
S
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
S
2
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
2
E
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)888810121212121212121267967888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9611594100332712012169915561245464237292353339278404308403427708789
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
SE
10
WSW
45
SW
45
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
1.60
5:41AM
1.67
5:49PM
1.52
6:04AM
1.56
6:12PM
1.41
6:26AM
1.43
6:34PM
1.28
6:49AM
1.29
6:57PM
1.14
7:14AM
1.14
7:26PM
0.99
7:59AM
0.99
12:29AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23AM
0.07
11:27PM
0.06
11:47AM
0.15
11:51PM
0.15
12:11PM
0.25
12:14AM
0.27
12:35PM
0.37
12:38AM
0.41
1:01PM
0.50
1:03AM
0.56
1:36PM
0.65
1:35AM
0.71
3:35PM
0.78
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24-
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----41-3------------
Temp. °C262624222220192120232322242523242523252623
Feels °C (?)272826151215191917201919202020202019212121
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Information about the Mdumbe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mdumbe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mdumbe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mdumbe 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 (Mdumbe) 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 Mdumbe 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.

Mdumbe is 46 km (29 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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