Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 19 Nov 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
21.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 19th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 20th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 21st Nov)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
4
0
0
4
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.4
SW
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
S
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)814913211716141413121211111110109131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)134545721857127352338196615641087972925543596498394282169147164226
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
WNW
20
S
15
S
15
W
25
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
E
10
NNE
25
E
20
SE
30
S
15
S
10
SSE
5
W
15
E
20
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
1.57
3:29AM
1.47
3:36PM
1.57
3:57AM
1.48
4:05PM
1.55
4:26AM
1.46
4:34PM
1.51
4:56AM
1.42
5:03PM
1.46
5:29AM
1.37
5:35PM
1.39
6:06AM
1.31
6:11PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:56AM
0.23
9:20PM
0.15
9:25AM
0.21
9:48PM
0.14
9:55AM
0.21
10:16PM
0.15
10:24AM
0.24
10:46PM
0.18
10:55AM
0.29
11:17PM
0.23
11:28AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.44
12:31AM
0.36
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise4:54--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:50--
Sunset-6:44--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50-
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
2-----------114212-----
Temp. °C202119212120222220222220232120192019212221
Feels °C (?)161820181920181919212120221821171920202021
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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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