Mdumbe surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 20 Oct 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
22.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal 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 Wednesday (Oct 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mdumbe in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 20th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.7
S
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)14141314141314161413121112111012117889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)994606317289289336512108265930716119813613063117180277688403100
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
ENE
5
W
20
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
SSE
0
NE
15
SSE
25
S
35
SW
40
SW
35
SSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononglassononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
1.68
3:24AM
1.56
3:34PM
1.70
3:49AM
1.58
3:58PM
1.69
4:14AM
1.57
4:23PM
1.64
4:38AM
1.53
4:47PM
1.57
5:04AM
1.46
5:12PM
1.48
5:30AM
1.37
5:39PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56AM
0.14
9:20PM
0.10
9:22AM
0.11
9:44PM
0.07
9:47AM
0.10
10:08PM
0.07
10:12AM
0.13
10:32PM
0.11
10:38AM
0.18
10:57PM
0.17
11:04AM
0.25
11:24PM
0.26
11:31AM
0.35
11:53PM
0.36
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:18--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:13--5:13--5:11--
Sunset-6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------3---
Temp. °C181918202119212222282321222220232321161817
Feels °C (?)15151418171819192326232022222123222081014
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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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