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Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 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
24.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 19th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
3
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
2
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
1.7
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)109131414147131212121012777714141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)262202246549545767303484543548569208164271138131247697704622390
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
WSW
10
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
40
SSW
25
SW
15
S
10
SW
10
SSW
15
NE
30
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
W
5
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
1.66
3:58AM
1.83
4:11PM
1.70
4:28AM
1.87
4:42PM
1.71
4:59AM
1.86
5:13PM
1.66
5:31AM
1.78
5:46PM
1.57
6:05AM
1.64
6:21PM
1.43
6:42AM
1.46
7:01PM
1.27
7:27AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
-0.04
10:08AM
-0.04
10:13PM
-0.09
10:38AM
-0.07
10:43PM
-0.09
11:10AM
-0.05
11:15PM
-0.03
11:42AM
0.04
11:48PM
0.07
12:17PM
0.17
12:25AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.34
1:07AM
0.42
1:47PM
0.52
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09
Sunset6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:09--
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
91----11043-----------
Temp. °C262425262426242220202123242326272427262529
Feels °C (?)272527272427202219202220222026282729292730
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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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