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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 am Monday 01 Sep 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 (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 564 | 665 | 422 | 432 | 537 | 525 | 369 | 363 | 376 | 650 | 400 | 1073 | 419 | 1697 | 1180 | 2154 | 2167 | 1618 | 993 | 834 | 934 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09AM 0.93 | 9:48PM 0.97 | 12:40PM 0.93 | 12:54AM 1.06 | 1:42PM 1.09 | 1:45AM 1.22 | 2:15PM 1.28 | 2:20AM 1.38 | 2:45PM 1.46 | 2:52AM 1.52 | 3:14PM 1.63 | 3:24AM 1.63 | 3:44PM 1.77 | 3:55AM 1.70 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:28PM 0.73 | 5:42AM 0.73 | 6:25PM 0.74 | 7:26AM 0.58 | 7:37PM 0.59 | 8:02AM 0.42 | 8:15PM 0.42 | 8:32AM 0.25 | 8:48PM 0.25 | 9:00AM 0.11 | 9:20PM 0.11 | 9:29AM -0.01 | 9:52PM 0.00 | ||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Mpame (light winds from the SSE at Mthatha Airport 76 km from Mpame). 2.3m 8s swell from the SSW with a 1.1m 12s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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