Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 15 Dec 2025 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
23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Dec 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 15th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 22nd Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1413131212116681010111111101413131276
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4654403352201878211919540632032554645133816761358638964418097
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
30
NE
20
SW
15
SE
30
S
10
S
40
SW
30
SW
10
S
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
N
10
SE
5
SE
10
WNW
15
E
30
ENE
10
NNE
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
1.28
1:30AM
1.16
1:41PM
1.34
2:11AM
1.24
2:19PM
1.39
2:47AM
1.31
2:54PM
1.44
3:20AM
1.37
3:28PM
1.48
3:52AM
1.42
4:00PM
1.51
4:25AM
1.45
4:31PM
1.52
4:57AM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.46
7:21AM
0.49
8:02PM
0.38
8:04AM
0.42
8:37PM
0.31
8:41AM
0.36
9:09PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.31
9:41PM
0.20
9:50AM
0.27
10:13PM
0.17
10:23AM
0.26
10:44PM
0.15
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--
Sunset-7:06--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
------1-5-------11113
Temp. °C282825262424232220191919232322232423242221
Feels °C (?)272726272427241817191717242324222422251718
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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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