Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

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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
23.7° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
5
6
0
4
3
2
4
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
12
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
9
2.2
SSW
9
3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
5
SSW
13
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
263
140
81
71
35
464
541
380
742
2006
3716
5740
8538
4140
2371
1797
1248
688
426
478
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NW
40
SW
45
SSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
20
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
NW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
9:09AM1.05m
10:43PM1.12m
11:27AM1.04m
00:20AM1.23m
12:46PM1.15m
1:14AM1.37m
1:34PM1.26m
1:52AM1.48m
2:11PM1.36m
2:25AM1.56m
2:43PM1.44m
2:54AM1.62m
3:12PM1.49m
3:22AM1.64m
Low Tide
3:39PM0.60m
5:19AM0.65m
5:41PM0.56m
6:49AM0.53m
6:50PM0.45m
7:36AM0.40m
7:34PM0.35m
8:11AM0.29m
8:09PM0.26m
8:40AM0.20m
8:40PM0.20m
9:07AM0.14m
9:09PM0.16m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
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5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
Temp °C
21
23
22
25
25
24
30
29
27
20
22
17
20
21
17
20
20
18
19
20
18
15
17
18
23
21
23
29
26
25
12
13
10
11
12
10
17
17
17
18
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.1
E
10
0.8
E
10
2.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
530
263
365
350
71
324
464
541
380
234
125
1806
3090
5139
4140
2371
1797
1248
688
426
478
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.1
S
17
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
15
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.1
S
10
Energy kJ
140
81
6
35
13
13
4
8
96
71
72
71
46
44
32
201
228
230
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.5
E
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
5
4
4
9
8
46
17
43
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
0.9
SSW
4
2.2
SSW
9
3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
5
SSW
13
1.2
NE
5
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
159
397
616
541
497
29
742
2006
3716
5740
8538
74
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
406
406
66
84
384
13
0
84
0
532
2871
18
319
568
24
10
10
0
66
317
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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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