Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Feb 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
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Feb 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 24th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 2nd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
1
3
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
S
1
S
0.7
E
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1
S
0.7
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212888781111101213131212111115151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1111132474292601086078133173280173246271317247307150517141310834
Wind
(km/h)
0
N
15
SW
25
WSW
20
S
15
S
10
WNW
15
ENE
15
ESE
25
SSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
1.11
8:59AM
1.14
10:16PM
0.97
11:50AM
1.08
1:06AM
1.08
1:32PM
1.21
2:08AM
1.27
2:23PM
1.36
2:49AM
1.46
3:02PM
1.50
3:23AM
1.62
3:34PM
1.59
3:54AM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
0.50
2:18AM
0.54
3:42PM
0.65
4:35AM
0.68
6:41PM
0.61
7:16AM
0.58
7:55PM
0.44
8:18AM
0.41
8:37PM
0.27
8:58AM
0.25
9:10PM
0.13
9:32AM
0.13
9:41PM
0.03
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37-
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-17------176-----1718465
Temp. °C252622252523242524212121262625212120181819
Feels °C (?)282720232325242526212223272630181920131318
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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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