Middle Rock Surf Forecast

/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 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 2.0°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 (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Middle Rock in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Wed 17th Sep)	8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf	8PM (Wed 17th Sep)	8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	11PM (Tue 16th Sep)	15ft (4.5m) 13s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	0	5	2	1	4	3	1	4	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	2	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	SW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	13	12	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	13	12	8	8	9	9	8	8	10	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	6322	5929	6917	2178	2763	2059	1593	1422	1474	1144	1523	1089	1059	991	884	687	595	447	369	402	517
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	W	SW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	WSW	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	WSW	SW	SSW	N	ESE	E	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	off	cross	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	12:24PM 1.04		12:56AM 1.11	1:33PM 1.21		1:49AM 1.25		2:13PM 1.38	2:25AM 1.37		2:45PM 1.52	2:56AM 1.47		3:13PM 1.62	3:23AM 1.54		3:39PM 1.68	3:50AM 1.58		4:04PM 1.71	4:15AM 1.58
Low Tide / height (m)		6:46PM 0.62		7:18AM 0.50	7:48PM 0.47		8:01AM 0.35		8:26PM 0.33	8:33AM 0.23		8:56PM 0.21	9:00AM 0.13		9:23PM 0.13	9:26AM 0.07		9:48PM 0.08	9:51AM 0.04		10:12PM 0.06

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-
Sunset	-	5:59	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:02	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	12
Temp. °C	21	20	15	18	18	16	17	18	18	19	19	19	20	21	21	21	21	19	21	20	18
Feels °C (?)	13	11	6	12	12	15	14	14	17	17	16	15	16	17	20	16	17	20	20	18	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

Wind Update Still cross-shore at Middle Rock (strong winds from the SW at East London Airport 30 km from Middle Rock). A 6.9m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here
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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.