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Mpame Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 179mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
358 | 191 | 140 | 137 | 202 | 150 | 114 | 647 | 2245 | 5545 | 8573 | 6566 | 4735 | 6198 | 4498 | 5018 | 3950 | 2545 | 1971 | 1043 | 543 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.49m | 4:43AM1.54m | 5:03PM1.44m | 5:11AM1.47m | 5:32PM1.37m | 5:40AM1.38m | 6:05PM1.28m | 6:12AM1.28m | 6:46PM1.19m | 6:52AM1.18m | 7:45PM1.11m | 7:55AM1.09m | 9:19PM1.09m | 9:42AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:54AM0.17m | 11:02PM0.26m | 11:23AM0.24m | 11:32PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.32m | 00:05AM0.45m | 12:31PM0.41m | 00:47AM0.55m | 1:20PM0.50m | 1:50AM0.65m | 2:32PM0.57m | 3:35AM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | 5:17 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 137 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 26 |
22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 358 | 68 | 66 | 137 | 202 | 75 | 64 | 69 | 2245 | 5545 | 8573 | 6566 | 4735 | 4445 | 3876 | 5018 | 3950 | 2545 | 1971 | 1043 | 543 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 15 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 191 | 100 | 73 | 62 | 150 | 106 | 23 | 701 | 10 | — | — | 1510 | 694 | 837 | 198 | 102 | 65 | 44 | 37 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | SE 19 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 9 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 44 | 140 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 181 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 26 | 67 | 28 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 139 | 131 | 93 | 13 | 27 | 114 | 647 | 52 | 124 | 2524 | 2260 | 1801 | 6198 | 4498 | — | — | — | — | 86 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 317 | 0 | 14 | 66 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 183 | 84 | 30 | 192 | 378 | 529 | 266 | 319 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 39 | 0 |
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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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