
Surf Forecasts:
Mdumbe surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mdumbe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
341 | 209 | 547 | 447 | 634 | 1402 | 1023 | 949 | 610 | 508 | 514 | 317 | 384 | 311 | 223 | 178 | 277 | 353 | 1048 | 3123 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:43PM1.15m | 10:27AM0.98m | 11:22PM1.10m | 12:30PM1.00m | 00:57AM1.13m | 1:45PM1.09m | 1:57AM1.22m | 2:31PM1.20m | 2:39AM1.32m | 3:07PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.42m | 3:38PM1.42m | 3:43AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.58m | 4:14AM0.66m | 4:23PM0.67m | 6:05AM0.66m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.47m | 8:28PM0.49m | 8:55AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.26m | 9:37PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 18 |
341 | 151 | 547 | 447 | 66 | 522 | 1023 | 358 | 333 | 382 | 514 | 317 | 167 | 311 | 191 | 130 | 58 | 335 | 1048 | 625 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
299 | 209 | 89 | 142 | 86 | 44 | 31 | 949 | 610 | 508 | 211 | 112 | 49 | 217 | 223 | 178 | 277 | 353 | 554 | 253 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | E 7 | E 9 | — |
64 | 164 | 142 | 52 | 23 | 6 | — | 38 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 115 | 43 | 3 | 53 | 121 | 54 | 79 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
134 | 16 | 128 | 46 | 634 | 1402 | 646 | — | — | 4 | 38 | 85 | 384 | 530 | — | 22 | 31 | — | 926 | 3123 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 115 | 0 | 22 | 462 | 401 | 115 | 0 | 44 | 288 | 193 | 187 | 402 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 1 |
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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.










