Mdumbe surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 25 Aug 2025 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
19.4° 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 Monday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
0
1
0
0
3
1
2
2
2
0
2
4
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
1
S
1.3
ENE
0.8
SSW
0.9
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
ENE
1
SSW
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)13131413121212111171081615151514138147
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)803974770117086571947746154340924021937136478811001259752510713144
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
30
SSW
20
WSW
5
SE
15
E
15
NNE
10
ENE
25
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
S
15
WSW
10
S
10
E
35
SW
20
SW
10
ESE
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
ononglassoncross-
off
offcross-
off
onoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
1.73
5:11AM
1.59
5:30PM
1.68
5:36AM
1.53
5:54PM
1.60
6:00AM
1.45
6:17PM
1.50
6:24AM
1.34
6:41PM
1.38
6:48AM
1.22
7:08PM
1.24
7:17AM
1.09
7:45PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:48AM
0.01
11:10PM
0.11
11:14AM
0.05
11:35PM
0.15
11:39AM
0.12
12:01AM
0.23
12:03PM
0.21
12:26AM
0.32
12:28PM
0.33
12:52AM
0.43
12:53PM
0.46
1:24AM
0.56
1:24PM
0.60
2:18AM
0.69
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45-
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192018171817182119212220232221192019232422
Feels °C (?)201813151614171918212221232219161918212222
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  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Mdumbe (light winds from the NE at ASCATB29E32S 61 km from Mdumbe). 3.1m 13s groundswell from the SSW to make surfable waves.

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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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