Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 10 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
24.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.4
ENE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151415141413121212111513612126811111514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)110131115116143111104829168721131453737694575723196081
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
N
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NW
5
S
20
SW
40
SW
15
SW
10
ESE
25
NNE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:22PM
0.94
11:18AM
0.97
12:35AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
0.70
4:39AM
0.78
5:51PM
0.65
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24
Sunset5:49--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------11---2--14----
Temp. °C282726252325252323232325272528262219201923
Feels °C (?)282523222427272625242326272529272016181721
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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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