Mpame surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 13 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
24.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mpame in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.5
SW
1.1
ENE
0.9
E
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
0.9
SSW
1.7
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1.4
SW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1513567791261514141361110121110129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4280665427017628224119714614013380172240901691331738021480
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NW
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
E
30
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
30
SW
15
SSW
15
ESE
20
NNE
0
NE
15
E
20
WSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1213-------2-----
Temp. °C222526242323212323222728232121212526232021
Feels °C (?)222425221818212120192628192020212625251213
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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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