Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 18 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
25.8° 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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
0
0
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
2.4
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.2
ESE
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.5
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)101311111013131298888613131212121113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7451879821533294219209164576413811190164137170127123123291142
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
5
NNW
20
S
15
S
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
SE
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
NNE
25
ENE
40
NE
10
N
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
10
NE
5
SSW
40
W
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
1.68
4:56AM
1.79
5:04PM
1.68
5:25AM
1.80
5:34PM
1.64
5:55AM
1.76
6:05PM
1.56
6:27AM
1.66
6:39PM
1.43
7:03AM
1.51
7:16PM
1.28
7:47AM
1.33
8:08PM
1.11
8:59AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM
-0.06
11:02AM
0.01
11:09PM
-0.07
11:33AM
0.02
11:38PM
-0.03
12:05PM
0.08
12:09AM
0.06
12:39PM
0.19
12:43AM
0.19
1:17PM
0.33
1:22AM
0.35
2:07PM
0.50
2:18AM
0.54
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48
Sunset6:51--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45--
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-5-----4-------441---
Temp. °C252325262527262526262526272525252425282525
Feels °C (?)242425273030282728282926262327272427302518
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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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