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Mntafufu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Oct 2025 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
21.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s 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 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 18th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 18th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
3
2
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
2.5
NE
1.2
ENE
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.5
S
1
SSW
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.7
ENE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.1
NE
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
S
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)13899981416151413141461414778912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)151482723814041020280419176611088812942292132312813614852574222511155
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
20
NNE
20
S
35
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
5
ESE
10
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
ENE
30
NE
25
SW
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
E
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
1.37
2:18PM
1.56
2:32AM
1.46
2:45PM
1.65
2:59AM
1.54
3:10PM
1.70
3:24AM
1.58
3:34PM
1.72
3:49AM
1.60
3:59PM
1.71
4:14AM
1.59
4:23PM
1.66
4:38AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
0.35
8:03AM
0.29
8:31PM
0.24
8:31AM
0.20
8:56PM
0.16
8:57AM
0.14
9:20PM
0.10
9:22AM
0.11
9:44PM
0.07
9:47AM
0.10
10:08PM
0.07
10:13AM
0.12
10:32PM
0.11
10:38AM
0.17
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--5:18--5:18--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:13--5:11
Sunset6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
----3111-----------4-
Temp. °C211924212020191717191822231825272322222023
Feels °C (?)151624161616161515161418181423242218182120
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Mntafufu (strong winds from the NE at SHIP372 23 km from Mntafufu). 3.3m 13s groundswell from the S with a 0.9m 9s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    3 hours 12 minutes ago Mntafufu
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23 km away, 3 h 12 min ago

48 km/h
NE
0.0
21.1
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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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