Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Dec 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
22.6° 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 Monday (Dec 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 29th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 1st Jan)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, near gales from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.5
E
1.9
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
1.8
E
2.2
E
Period(s) (?)1010999910996768614914121288
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3693562072392342391431341021483189823519043766454650
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
E
10
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
30
E
10
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
40
ENE
50
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
0
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
1.35
7:26AM
1.41
7:33PM
1.26
8:18AM
1.37
8:32PM
1.17
9:23AM
1.33
9:52PM
1.10
10:43AM
1.32
11:28PM
1.10
12:06PM
1.36
12:52AM
1.18
1:17PM
1.44
1:56AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
0.38
1:01AM
0.26
1:36PM
0.43
1:46AM
0.34
2:36PM
0.48
2:42AM
0.41
3:52PM
0.51
3:56AM
0.48
5:20PM
0.49
5:25AM
0.48
6:41PM
0.41
6:47AM
0.42
7:45PM
0.30
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-7:10--7:10--7:12--7:12--7:12--7:13--7:13-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--2223122473------115
Temp. °C212221212121202021212120232323252422242423
Feels °C (?)192018232020181820201919211920211816242222
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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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