Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 01 Apr 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
24.6° 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 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 6th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
8
3
4
4
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.9
SW
1.5
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)91614141313161413898111212181616141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41614851452763822863171491733513733739961346525431399920454
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
40
ENE
25
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
30
NE
40
NE
45
NE
35
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
0
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39PM
1.59
3:53AM
1.75
4:06PM
1.62
4:18AM
1.74
4:32PM
1.60
4:43AM
1.70
4:57PM
1.56
5:07AM
1.62
5:21PM
1.49
5:31AM
1.52
5:45PM
1.39
5:55AM
1.40
6:11PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
0.07
9:39PM
0.04
10:03AM
0.03
10:05PM
0.03
10:27AM
0.03
10:31PM
0.05
10:52AM
0.07
10:56PM
0.11
11:16AM
0.13
11:21PM
0.19
11:40AM
0.22
11:46PM
0.30
12:06PM
0.33
12:13AM
0.42
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------6531111--2
Temp. °C262624252523252524272624202020202120202221
Feels °C (?)262422222119201921272526201822181917202120
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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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