
Surf Forecasts:
Mpande Bay surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mpande Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Mpande Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mpande Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mpande Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
384 | 273 | 184 | 148 | 149 | 92 | 92 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 248 | 349 | 159 | 113 | 65 | 2016 | 1375 | 1372 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:20AM1.31m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:10AM1.18m | 8:54PM1.28m | 9:33AM1.06m | 10:39PM1.20m | 11:51AM1.05m | 00:37AM1.24m | 1:28PM1.20m | 1:51AM1.37m | 2:26PM1.38m | 2:42AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.34m | 1:27PM0.32m | 2:13AM0.45m | 2:18PM0.45m | 3:27AM0.56m | 3:43PM0.57m | 5:26AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.59m | 7:11AM0.48m | 7:30PM0.46m | 8:12AM0.32m | 8:31PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:28 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 |
384 | 273 | 184 | 148 | 149 | 90 | 683 | 261 | 169 | 87 | 414 | 204 | 159 | 436 | 65 | 47 | 65 | 660 | 813 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | ENE 6 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 10 | SE 8 |
21 | 12 | 56 | 28 | 261 | 146 | 92 | 85 | 85 | 123 | 150 | 437 | 243 | 113 | 21 | 71 | — | 356 | 358 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
2 | 26 | 11 | 197 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 68 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 67 | 96 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | E 3 | E 4 | NE 4 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
67 | 40 | 37 | — | 140 | 92 | — | 5 | 16 | 20 | 248 | 349 | 37 | 90 | 915 | 2016 | 1375 | 1372 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 211 | 0 | 63 | 167 | 138 | 211 | 264 | 12 | 41 | 68 | 0 | 324 | 2826 | 1043 | 987 | 2829 | 664 |
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Information about the Mpande Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mpande Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mpande Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mpande Bay 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 (Mpande Bay) 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 Mpande Bay 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.
Mpande Bay is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











