Mpame Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.14° S 29.01° E

Issued: 7 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mpame sea temperature is
21.8° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Mpame surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mpame surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SE swell.

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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
4
3
4
2
2
4
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
2.1
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2
S
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
836
537
406
228
132
124
80
53
138
151
264
206
952
3599
2403
1509
1951
1862
1584
1290
1132
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
0
E
10
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
SW
5
NNW
30
SSW
35
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
5
SSW
20
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
6:33AM1.39m
7:07PM1.45m
7:12AM1.32m
7:49PM1.42m
7:59AM1.24m
8:40PM1.37m
9:00AM1.15m
9:47PM1.32m
10:24AM1.10m
11:11PM1.31m
12:00PM1.12m
00:35AM1.35m
1:20PM1.22m
Low Tide
00:34AM0.34m
12:45PM0.22m
1:15AM0.38m
1:23PM0.28m
2:03AM0.43m
2:08PM0.36m
3:03AM0.47m
3:07PM0.44m
4:20AM0.50m
4:26PM0.49m
5:48AM0.48m
5:57PM0.48m
7:07AM0.39m
7:18PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
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7:05
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
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5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
2
5
6
5
Temp °C
18
19
21
19
23
24
21
27
31
18
22
20
18
17
18
16
17
18
15
16
18
Feels °C
17
15
17
16
20
20
16
23
28
16
16
14
14
13
14
13
13
12
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.2
ENE
7
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
S
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
2
S
12
Energy kJ
836
537
406
228
132
124
43
62
105
66
264
206
5
1780
1451
1509
1951
1862
1584
1290
1132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
49
62
26
38
32
36
80
47
138
151
50
22
30
17
15
16
15
13
12
12
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
42
40
39
40
21
20
37
53
45
22
22
14
9
11
7
8
7
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
ENE
4
1.3
NE
6
0.4
SW
2
1.6
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
8
128
2
203
952
3599
2403
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
158
0
0
14
0
0
10
0
44
319
10
10
10
0
10
10
0
289
317
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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