Mpame Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.14° S 29.01° E

Mpame Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mpame sea temperature is
21.2° C
0.9° 

Mpame surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mpame surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
2
0
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
3
0
2
2
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
7
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
3
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
1894
1413
623
459
313
507
879
853
407
467
569
694
356
196
827
1845
1123
465
451
304
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSE
5
W
5
SE
15
ENE
20
NNE
30
SSW
50
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
N
5
SSE
20
SSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
20
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:07PM1.10m
8:31AM0.95m
9:55PM0.98m
12:27PM0.92m
00:56AM1.03m
1:47PM1.05m
1:52AM1.17m
2:22PM1.20m
2:26AM1.30m
2:51PM1.35m
2:55AM1.42m
3:17PM1.49m
3:22AM1.52m
Low Tide
1:43PM0.57m
2:34AM0.67m
2:44PM0.72m
5:21AM0.74m
6:20PM0.75m
7:33AM0.62m
7:44PM0.63m
8:11AM0.48m
8:21PM0.49m
8:39AM0.34m
8:51PM0.36m
9:04AM0.21m
9:19PM0.24m
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6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
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5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
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Temp °C
18
19
17
18
18
18
21
22
18
19
19
17
20
20
18
19
19
18
21
22
25
Feels °C
15
16
18
18
18
17
16
13
11
15
16
17
19
18
17
18
17
14
18
18
21
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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.

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