Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 06 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
24.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 7th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 10th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.8
E
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSW
1.5
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
1
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1088106661312121211108713111281313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19765454147114145246392377377214458115881233871125269261
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
NE
25
NE
5
W
25
SW
25
S
10
SE
10
S
10
SE
20
WSW
25
SW
20
S
5
SSW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
WSW
30
SSW
15
SSE
10
NNE
15
E
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:05AM
1.05
2:08PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:58AM
0.62
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39-
Sunset--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:55
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3----2171-2-22----12--
Temp. °C242526262627232525242525242627252626242627
Feels °C (?)262725292626222826272423262726282426252828
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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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