Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 22 Nov 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
21.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 26th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.8
S
2.3
SSE
2.3
SE
2.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)12121111111010915141315141312788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16229255534035773382791712566137461396799373215320721649672327253
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
15
NNE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SW
15
S
10
ESE
5
WNW
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
N
30
SW
30
S
20
SSE
25
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
10
NNE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.51
4:56AM
1.42
5:03PM
1.46
5:29AM
1.37
5:35PM
1.39
6:06AM
1.31
6:11PM
1.31
6:51AM
1.25
6:57PM
1.22
7:51AM
1.21
8:01PM
1.13
9:10AM
1.20
9:33PM
1.08
10:36AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:46PM
0.18
10:55AM
0.29
11:17PM
0.23
11:28AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.44
12:31AM
0.36
12:53PM
0.52
1:21AM
0.43
2:00PM
0.59
2:26AM
0.49
3:32PM
0.61
3:49AM
0.51
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--4:52--4:52--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:50
Sunset6:46--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:51--6:52--
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--22031------4-1352236
Temp. °C222121202020211921222027262523202021212226
Feels °C (?)212122172019201919191625242520181917172225
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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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