Mntafufu surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 18 Jan 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
23.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
4
6
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)91011121210131213131312141316151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92868941534327912826817726820618618929322993814532643326018771156732
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
10
SSW
15
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
35
NE
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
E
15
NE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
1.56
4:20AM
1.55
4:25PM
1.61
4:50AM
1.62
4:55PM
1.64
5:19AM
1.67
5:24PM
1.63
5:50AM
1.68
5:55PM
1.59
6:22AM
1.66
6:28PM
1.52
6:56AM
1.61
7:04PM
1.41
7:36AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08PM
0.13
10:19AM
0.21
10:36PM
0.07
10:50AM
0.17
11:04PM
0.04
11:22AM
0.16
11:33PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:03AM
0.06
12:29PM
0.21
12:36AM
0.13
1:06PM
0.29
1:11AM
0.23
1:51PM
0.39
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20
Sunset7:08--7:08--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-----3--------4222-
Temp. °C232221222124242023232126282424242221212126
Feels °C (?)181920222222221922201824262422222221222127
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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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