Mntafufu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 19 Apr 2026 SAST
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Mntafufu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mntafufu sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mntafufu this week:

The surf forecast for Mntafufu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mntafufu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 21st Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
5
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
ENE
2.2
NE
1.5
E
2
E
2.1
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)881115141414131317161614137788899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16770313771472722585561211614523480267519561061468294450265548575471375
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
20
ENE
20
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
1.75
5:34PM
1.58
5:52AM
1.60
6:15PM
1.45
6:35AM
1.41
7:06PM
1.30
7:29AM
1.22
8:25PM
1.16
9:05AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.13
11:26AM
1.06
12:20AM
1.25
12:47PM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58PM
0.03
11:26AM
0.07
11:37PM
0.14
12:04PM
0.20
12:20AM
0.30
12:49PM
0.36
1:14AM
0.49
1:49PM
0.52
2:42AM
0.65
3:35PM
0.62
5:17AM
0.67
5:41PM
0.58
6:49AM
0.55
6:50PM
0.47
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
Sunrise-6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
---------31----------
Temp. °C262624202425202021191820192324202627222724
Feels °C (?)262119182426191415141817151818162424202624
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Information about the Mntafufu Surf forecast

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

Mntafufu is 7 km (4 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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