Mntafufu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

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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 slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 5th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
5
4
1
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
E
0.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
S
2.5
S
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)1614121315714716161512111111131314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)835804547314497389218407245801492328382153235372024231917571170850959
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
E
15
NE
20
ENE
30
NE
10
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
5
W
10
E
20
ENE
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
15
ENE
20
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoncrosscross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:05AM
0.96
9:39PM
0.99
12:39PM
0.94
12:56AM
1.08
1:43PM
1.11
1:47AM
1.24
2:16PM
1.30
2:22AM
1.40
2:46PM
1.49
2:54AM
1.55
3:15PM
1.66
3:25AM
1.66
3:45PM
1.80
3:56AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
0.75
5:36AM
0.76
6:25PM
0.76
7:27AM
0.61
7:38PM
0.60
8:03AM
0.44
8:16PM
0.43
8:33AM
0.27
8:49PM
0.27
9:01AM
0.12
9:20PM
0.12
9:30AM
-0.00
9:52PM
0.01
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47-
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1-3-----------------1
Temp. °C191919222421212019212220212120192018212120
Feels °C (?)171818202120171617202020171817191816222122
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Mntafufu (light winds from the SSE at Mthatha Airport 90 km from Mntafufu). 2.7m 8s swell from the SSW with a 0.7m 12s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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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