Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 19 Apr 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
24.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)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 27°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
3
0
1
0
0
5
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
1.8
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)12991514141413141716151413121212121199
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)402738851275722702838222127733859260919491002390224142544431529372
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
N
5
ESE
20
S
25
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
15
W
10
E
25
ENE
25
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
SSW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
1.72
5:34PM
1.54
5:52AM
1.57
6:17PM
1.41
6:36AM
1.38
7:08PM
1.27
7:31AM
1.20
8:29PM
1.14
9:09AM
1.05
10:43PM
1.12
11:27AM
1.04
12:20AM
1.23
12:46PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58PM
0.03
11:26AM
0.06
11:37PM
0.14
12:06PM
0.19
12:21AM
0.30
12:51PM
0.35
1:16AM
0.48
1:52PM
0.50
2:47AM
0.64
3:39PM
0.60
5:19AM
0.65
5:41PM
0.56
6:49AM
0.53
6:50PM
0.45
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
Sunrise-6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---------3----------4
Temp. °C272524202223202021181920192123212526242422
Feels °C (?)221616172220181314131615131517162323222419
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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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