Middle Rock surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 SAST
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Middle Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middle Rock sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 3.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middle Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Middle Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Middle Rock in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 20th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
2
S
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
S
2.5
E
3
E
3
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.6
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)14161413128991010109999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10011985104556341196313311569895708654481320282235251246241166441134
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
ESE
10
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
NE
40
ENE
35
NE
20
NE
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
1.49
4:24AM
1.43
4:30PM
1.49
4:57AM
1.44
5:01PM
1.48
5:30AM
1.45
5:33PM
1.45
6:05AM
1.44
6:08PM
1.40
6:43AM
1.42
6:47PM
1.33
7:26AM
1.39
7:33PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.17
10:22AM
0.27
10:44PM
0.15
10:55AM
0.28
11:15PM
0.15
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.33
12:22AM
0.21
12:48PM
0.38
1:01AM
0.26
1:37PM
0.43
1:46AM
0.34
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--
Sunset-7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16-
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clear
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--24---1--13-----1226
Temp. °C232221242523282724262322232321202020191919
Feels °C (?)222020232421242223262423222120202020181818
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Information about the Middle Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Middle Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Middle Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middle Rock 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 (Middle Rock) 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 Middle Rock 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near MiddleRock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 62 km (39 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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