Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 05 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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 9th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 13th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 181mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
1.1
E
1.1
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
S
0.8
S
0.6
E
0.7
E
1.4
SE
1.3
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
1.7
SSW
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)1086121089967881213121110101377
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)331619310918892607811416242726035953940420610410686241192
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
35
SSW
20
SSW
0
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
SW
20
ESE
15
SE
5
W
20
ENE
5
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
off
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:18AM
1.62
6:22PM
1.44
6:45AM
1.51
6:49PM
1.33
7:11AM
1.38
7:15PM
1.20
7:40AM
1.24
7:44PM
1.07
8:17AM
1.10
8:34PM
0.93
10:14AM
0.98
12:54AM
0.91
1:15PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
0.07
12:24PM
0.23
12:26AM
0.17
12:52PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.30
1:21PM
0.44
1:20AM
0.44
1:54PM
0.57
1:52AM
0.58
2:48PM
0.69
2:51AM
0.72
5:58PM
0.75
6:37AM
0.75
7:53PM
0.61
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
10-11-1-212175--5--1---11
Temp. °C252626242525242525232526232827252627252525
Feels °C (?)302424272525272727222827262928272828302526
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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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