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Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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
23.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Mpame surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ENE swell.
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 Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpame over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Mon 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | |
120 | 72 | 56 | 53 | 70 | 169 | 875 | 1242 | 1955 | 1880 | 1194 | 913 | 1151 | 367 | 350 | 531 | 469 | 467 | 363 | 296 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:32AM1.48m | 4:56PM1.41m | 5:03AM1.45m | 5:30PM1.38m | 5:36AM1.40m | 6:07PM1.35m | 6:10AM1.34m | 6:48PM1.31m | 6:50AM1.27m | 7:35PM1.28m | 7:40AM1.20m | 8:32PM1.26m | 8:44AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.28m | 10:44AM0.20m | 10:55PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:29PM0.36m | 11:51AM0.27m | 00:06AM0.41m | 12:28PM0.31m | 00:49AM0.47m | 1:10PM0.37m | 1:41AM0.53m | 1:59PM0.42m | 2:47AM0.56m | 3:00PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
5:07 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
20 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
51 | 27 | 36 | 53 | 47 | 169 | 875 | 1242 | 1955 | 1880 | 1194 | 913 | 556 | 367 | 321 | 531 | 469 | 467 | 363 | 296 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
120 | 72 | 56 | 31 | 70 | 46 | 62 | 58 | 78 | 86 | 53 | 81 | 644 | 309 | 350 | 443 | 284 | 160 | 86 | 34 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 14 |
14 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 118 | 87 | 72 | 209 | 6 | 41 | 26 | 90 | 137 | 104 | 65 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
120 | — | 4 | 13 | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | 89 | 559 | 708 | 1151 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 85 | 222 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 99 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 319 | 567 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 66 | 104 |
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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.












