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Mpame Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 Oct 2025 SAST
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 (Oct 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 26) 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 Wednesday (Oct 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 606 | 452 | 361 | 351 | 402 | 465 | 1068 | 649 | 307 | 203 | 82 | 98 | 84 | 39 | 94 | 325 | 373 | 756 | 445 | 538 | 326 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:09PM 1.67 | 3:24AM 1.55 | 3:34PM 1.69 | 3:49AM 1.56 | 3:58PM 1.67 | 4:14AM 1.55 | 4:23PM 1.63 | 4:38AM 1.51 | 4:47PM 1.56 | 5:04AM 1.44 | 5:12PM 1.47 | 5:30AM 1.36 | 5:39PM 1.37 | 6:01AM 1.25 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:20PM 0.09 | 9:21AM 0.11 | 9:43PM 0.06 | 9:47AM 0.10 | 10:07PM 0.07 | 10:12AM 0.12 | 10:32PM 0.10 | 10:38AM 0.17 | 10:57PM 0.17 | 11:04AM 0.25 | 11:24PM 0.25 | 11:31AM 0.35 | 11:53PM 0.35 | 12:02PM 0.46 | |||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | ||
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 19 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Wind reports 76 km away suggest it is still onshore at Mpame (fresh winds from the SE at Mthatha Airport). 2.4m 15s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.5m 3s local chop from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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