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Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mpame this week:

The surf forecast for Mpame over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 16th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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

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Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
1
S
0.8
SW
0.6
SSE
3.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
2.5
S
1.5
S
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131315151414131312161513121213111111101099121212131211109101013181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)451444443382286316183242167688491265210172209213202184100120152119121324460306553200155570637842434226512601346827
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
15
NE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
10
WNW
5
S
5
S
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
W
5
ESE
15
NE
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
10
WSW
10
NNE
60
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
E
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
glassglasscrosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
1.48
4:17AM
1.56
4:38PM
1.45
4:46AM
1.51
5:09PM
1.41
5:17AM
1.45
5:43PM
1.35
5:51AM
1.38
6:23PM
1.28
6:32AM
1.29
7:16PM
1.22
7:27AM
1.20
8:28PM
1.18
8:47AM
1.12
9:59PM
1.21
10:27AM
1.11
11:19PM
1.31
11:50AM
1.18
12:22AM
1.44
12:51PM
1.28
1:14AM
1.57
1:43PM
1.39
2:01AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
0.14
10:07PM
0.21
10:29AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.24
10:59AM
0.19
11:07PM
0.29
11:32AM
0.25
11:42PM
0.37
12:09PM
0.32
12:24AM
0.46
12:55PM
0.39
1:20AM
0.54
1:54PM
0.46
2:41AM
0.60
3:13PM
0.50
4:21AM
0.58
4:38PM
0.48
5:45AM
0.47
5:49PM
0.40
6:47AM
0.34
6:48PM
0.30
7:37AM
0.20
7:39PM
0.20
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:13--5:12--5:10--5:10--5:09--5:09--5:09-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019242522232320232322303221212223273021222616182018192119192018222423
Feels °C (?)19181722232222232021212228302022232125281922266111415161718181918192120

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly gales.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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