Mdumbe Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.94° S 29.22° E

Mdumbe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mdumbe sea temperature is
22.3°C
1.1° 

Mdumbe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mdumbe surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,930 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mdumbe this week:

The surf forecast for Mdumbe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mdumbe over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1706
603
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1194
1444
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956
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76
273
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Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
30
SW
30
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SE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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SSW
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ESE
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SSE
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High Tide
1:13AM1.23m
1:32PM1.42m
1:47AM1.36m
2:02PM1.57m
2:19AM1.48m
2:33PM1.70m
2:51AM1.58m
3:04PM1.79m
3:24AM1.64m
3:37PM1.83m
3:57AM1.66m
4:12PM1.81m
4:32AM1.64m
Low Tide
7:13PM0.51m
7:13AM0.40m
7:45PM0.34m
7:45AM0.27m
8:15PM0.19m
8:17AM0.16m
8:46PM0.07m
8:49AM0.06m
9:18PM-0.01m
9:23AM0.01m
9:51PM-0.04m
9:57AM-0.00m
10:25PM-0.02m
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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 16 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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