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Morgans Bay Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Morgans Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Morgans Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morgans Bay sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morgans Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morgans Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morgans Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
4753 | 3740 | 2492 | 3759 | 6638 | 5800 | 6536 | 4626 | 2647 | 1747 | 885 | 443 | 292 | 362 | 1064 | 1254 | 2550 | 3928 | 3352 | 8287 | 2748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.26m | 6:12AM1.26m | 6:47PM1.18m | 6:53AM1.16m | 7:46PM1.10m | 7:56AM1.07m | 9:20PM1.08m | 9:43AM1.03m | 11:00PM1.14m | 11:25AM1.07m | 00:06AM1.27m | 12:31PM1.18m | 00:55AM1.42m | 1:20PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.45m | 12:32PM0.41m | 00:48AM0.55m | 1:21PM0.50m | 1:52AM0.64m | 2:33PM0.56m | 3:37AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.57m | 5:21AM0.60m | 5:30PM0.50m | 6:27AM0.47m | 6:28PM0.40m | 7:15AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | 5:17 |
— | — | 5 | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 4753 | 3740 | 2492 | 1006 | 5145 | 5291 | 6536 | 4626 | 2647 | 1747 | 885 | 443 | 292 | 144 | 1064 | 1254 | 2550 | 2457 | 173 | 3997 | 2748 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 21 | 1009 | 337 | 139 | 73 | 31 | 15 | 64 | 106 | 118 | 91 | 85 | 108 | 76 | 76 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | — | SE 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | — | 98 | — | 12 | 41 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 52 | 45 | 42 | 37 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 28 | 8 | 94 | 3759 | 6638 | 5800 | 60 | — | — | — | 16 | 224 | 4 | 362 | 12 | 35 | 11 | 3928 | 3352 | 8287 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 26 | 356 | 356 | 348 | 287 | 287 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 25 | 15 | 75 | 53 | 128 | 80 | 2 | 3 |
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Information about the Morgans Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Morgans Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morgans Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morgans Bay 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 (Morgans Bay) 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 Morgans Bay 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.
Morgans Bay is 45 km (28 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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