Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 SAST
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Mpame surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mpame sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mpame this week:

The surf forecast for Mpame over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
1.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121211111514151414131212121114121171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46928922886581101311151161431311047354685473130165419692
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
5
ENE
25
S
15
N
5
SE
10
NE
5
W
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
5
W
10
E
25
ENE
25
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
SW
5
SSW
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51AM
1.14
7:27PM
1.02
7:48AM
1.01
10:22PM
0.94
11:18AM
0.97
12:35AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43AM
0.56
1:18PM
0.59
1:33AM
0.70
2:55PM
0.70
4:39AM
0.78
5:51PM
0.65
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24-
Sunset--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
---2------11------2--
Temp. °C233027232927252626232224222424232727222222
Feels °C (?)223026233027272426242325242524222928212322
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Information about the Mpame Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Mpame, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in Umtata which is 74 km (46 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Saint Johns which is 76 km (47 miles) away and Butterworth, 84 km (52 miles) away.

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