Mngazi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
23.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
3
0
3
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.2
E
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)888888676613121277799131514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)469469251212190134272261156147181164161311223156415241231636577
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
5
N
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
NW
20
E
35
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
WSW
5
SSE
20
E
10
NNE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
WNW
15
E
5
SE
10
NNE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
onglassoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:44AM
1.07
1:45PM
1.16
2:12AM
1.25
2:16PM
1.32
2:38AM
1.44
2:45PM
1.47
3:04AM
1.61
3:13PM
1.60
3:31AM
1.75
3:42PM
1.69
3:59AM
1.86
4:12PM
1.74
4:29AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:27PM
0.67
7:43AM
0.66
7:59PM
0.51
8:14AM
0.49
8:25PM
0.34
8:42AM
0.32
8:51PM
0.19
9:10AM
0.17
9:17PM
0.06
9:39AM
0.05
9:45PM
-0.03
10:08AM
-0.04
10:14PM
-0.09
10:39AM
-0.07
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03
Sunset6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:16--6:15--6:15--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282426272327282428282426272428282528272429
Feels °C (?)262526292628272328282528282630302829292730
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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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