Mngazi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 SAST
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Mngazi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mngazi sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mngazi this week:

The surf forecast for Mngazi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mngazi in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mngazi over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
1
0
2
2
0
0
!
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSW
13
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
0.9
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
7
3
SSW
11
4
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6395
7030
5489
2887
1448
911
506
2479
1826
907
724
639
609
336
302
284
174
184
408
2380
3072
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
SSW
5
SE
10
N
5
NE
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
10
E
20
NE
10
NNW
0
NNE
30
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
40
SW
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:26AM1.59m
2:43PM1.47m
2:55AM1.65m
3:12PM1.52m
3:23AM1.67m
3:40PM1.55m
3:50AM1.67m
4:07PM1.55m
4:17AM1.63m
4:35PM1.53m
4:44AM1.57m
5:02PM1.48m
5:11AM1.50m
5:32PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.27m
8:40AM0.21m
8:41PM0.21m
9:08AM0.15m
9:10PM0.17m
9:34AM0.11m
9:38PM0.15m
10:00AM0.11m
10:06PM0.16m
10:27AM0.13m
10:34PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.25m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
1
1
9
2
Temp °C
17
19
20
17
19
21
21
20
22
19
24
25
21
24
26
22
30
29
21
17
21
9
16
17
15
18
20
18
20
21
19
22
23
22
23
25
22
29
29
20
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
13
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
11
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
4287
7030
5489
2887
1448
911
467
2479
1826
907
724
639
609
336
302
284
174
96
21
28
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.2
E
9
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
49
48
30
27
102
126
506
113
36
202
129
7
15
8
6
16
160
184
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
SE
7
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
5
Energy kJ
31
7
17
149
46
17
28
17
2
77
38
6
50
26
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSW
13
0.7
NE
5
0.8
SW
5
0.4
NE
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
ENE
5
2.2
SSW
7
3
SSW
11
4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
6395
21
25
2
5
8
408
2380
3072
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
627
14
14
438
22
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
150
0
80
223
0
31
17
0
126
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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Information about the Mngazi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mngazi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mngazi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mngazi 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 (Mngazi) 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 Mngazi 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.

Mngazi is 10 km (6 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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