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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 04 Nov 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
17.7° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Wednesday (Nov 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 5th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 5th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 10th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tue
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.7
SSW
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
0.3
S
0.3
S
1.8
E
1.5
E
2
E
2.4
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)131212111110965698877788999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44736127410918516810840832151513407243364623891682536349399
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
SE
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
15
NE
20
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
1.60
3:20PM
1.83
3:43AM
1.63
3:59PM
1.80
4:22AM
1.62
4:38PM
1.72
5:03AM
1.55
5:19PM
1.58
5:46AM
1.45
6:02PM
1.41
6:35AM
1.33
6:52PM
1.24
7:40AM
1.20
8:00PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:59PM
-0.04
9:04AM
-0.00
9:37PM
-0.07
9:43AM
-0.01
10:14PM
-0.05
10:23AM
0.03
10:53PM
0.03
11:05AM
0.13
11:33PM
0.14
11:50AM
0.27
12:16AM
0.28
12:42PM
0.43
1:08AM
0.42
1:53PM
0.58
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tue
11
Sunrise-5:05--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:01--5:01--5:00-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:40--6:42
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Rain (mm)
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Feels °C (?)192019181617151515151919192119181417182021
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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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