Mdumbe surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 19 Jan 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
23.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Monday (Jan 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 23rd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
3
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.5
E
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1210913141313121214131515141413131313127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3972041442763242687752371923071449881801261315581144767744633339270
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
WSW
20
S
25
S
5
SSW
20
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
10
SSE
25
WSW
25
SSW
15
SE
15
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:25PM
1.59
4:49AM
1.60
4:54PM
1.62
5:19AM
1.65
5:24PM
1.61
5:50AM
1.67
5:55PM
1.57
6:22AM
1.65
6:28PM
1.50
6:56AM
1.59
7:04PM
1.39
7:36AM
1.50
7:47PM
1.26
8:26AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.07
10:50AM
0.17
11:04PM
0.03
11:22AM
0.16
11:33PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:03AM
0.06
12:29PM
0.21
12:35AM
0.13
1:07PM
0.29
1:11AM
0.23
1:51PM
0.39
1:55AM
0.36
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22
Sunset7:10--7:10--7:09--7:09--7:08--7:08--7:08--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C222223232022232226272423232223242326272527
Feels °C (?)222320191919181725262220212223222129292627
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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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