Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 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
22.9° 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 19th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
1
S
3
E
2.4
E
2.1
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)681110101111111113161514131214119999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1643686293673314912724262693421863208812076922541532421314992771408
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
5
ENE
15
NE
15
N
10
E
10
ESE
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
SE
20
E
25
E
40
ENE
40
NE
45
ENE
50
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
25
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
1.39
2:47AM
1.31
2:54PM
1.44
3:20AM
1.37
3:28PM
1.48
3:52AM
1.42
4:00PM
1.51
4:25AM
1.45
4:31PM
1.52
4:57AM
1.47
5:02PM
1.51
5:30AM
1.47
5:34PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:04AM
0.42
8:37PM
0.31
8:41AM
0.36
9:09PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.31
9:41PM
0.20
9:50AM
0.27
10:13PM
0.17
10:23AM
0.26
10:44PM
0.15
10:56AM
0.27
11:16PM
0.15
11:30AM
0.29
11:48PM
0.17
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--
Sunset-7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09-
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
-31031------521-----33
Temp. °C232319181919232322222222232422242523272422
Feels °C (?)191717191717232325222122252018181917272120
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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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