Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 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 1.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 13th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 15th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1.3
S
1
SSW
1
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)6101414161514131313131212121218161416157
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)653403793955898332688211613791245848245187176106120220183318272239
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
SE
10
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
NNE
35
NE
45
ENE
25
NNE
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
1.05
2:08PM
1.19
2:39AM
1.21
2:42PM
1.33
3:07AM
1.36
3:11PM
1.46
3:34AM
1.51
3:39PM
1.57
4:01AM
1.63
4:07PM
1.64
4:28AM
1.73
4:35PM
1.68
4:56AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.61
7:58AM
0.62
8:29PM
0.46
8:36AM
0.48
8:56PM
0.32
9:06AM
0.34
9:22PM
0.18
9:35AM
0.22
9:48PM
0.07
10:04AM
0.12
10:14PM
-0.02
10:33AM
0.04
10:41PM
-0.06
11:02AM
0.01
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:51--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
229-16255-------------
Temp. °C252425252420201920212122242225252425262526
Feels °C (?)262625242714161518191919201720201922232326
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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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