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Mtati surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 SAST
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Mtati surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mtati sea temperature is
18.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mtati this week:

The surf forecast for Mtati over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mtati in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 24th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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

Hourly12 Days
Eastern Cape (South) Surf
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
0
2
0
3
3
0
3
0
0
0
!
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
6
SW
5.5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131615161413131212121111111212131414141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)22123930267295861457541620091727116310091046183924511134611893173531362347173554
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
5
NNW
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
30
SSW
15
W
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
W
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
1.15
1:31PM
1.15
1:49AM
1.27
2:23PM
1.31
2:35AM
1.38
3:02PM
1.45
3:12AM
1.48
3:36PM
1.56
3:45AM
1.54
4:06PM
1.64
4:15AM
1.56
4:35PM
1.67
4:43AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
0.61
7:16AM
0.49
7:39PM
0.48
8:11AM
0.35
8:31PM
0.35
8:50AM
0.22
9:10PM
0.23
9:23AM
0.12
9:43PM
0.15
9:53AM
0.05
10:14PM
0.11
10:20AM
0.02
10:42PM
0.09
10:46AM
0.02
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39
Sunset5:44--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C231918181719201818181719201619191516161515
Feels °C (?)20211413131315161513151715141010510101210
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape (S)

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the SW at West Bank wx 21 km from Mtati). 0.9m 4s local chop from the SW with a 0.6m 14s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.4m 9s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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10 km/h
SW
0.0
18.8
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Mtati Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mtati provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mtati can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mtati 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 (Mtati) 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 Mtati 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 (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Mtati, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Bisho, Fort Beaufort and East London.

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