Surf Forecasts:
Mtati surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mtati this week:
The surf forecast for Mtati over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mtati in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mtati over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for Mtati, and it’s a tough run ahead. The first week is a write-off, honestly. We’re looking at a blank stretch from now until the morning of Saturday the 15th – that’s a solid six days of nothing worth paddling out for. The ocean is just not cooperating.
The water is sitting at 62°, which is a massive 6° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual chill, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit for sure.
Let’s break it down. The first real window of hope is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. Swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. The energy is weak (221). But the wind is off from the NNE at 9 mph, which is a glassy offshore. That’s the standout call here. It’s the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions actually line up for a decent surf. The break is a river mouth, so it needs that clean wind to work. Expect a few small, clean lines – it won’t be big, but it’ll be fun.
After that, it’s back to mediocrity. The following week (from the 16th of August onwards) is mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy conditions. Nothing stands out as a good option. The swell energy stays low, and the wind is just rubbish for paddling.
The one date to keep an eye on is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. The swell is still small at 4 ft from the SW, but the wind is light from the NE at 6 mph, and it’s cross-offshore. The energy is paltry (372), but it’s clean. That’s a promising but less certain long-range pick – worth checking closer to the day.
So, the only real standout is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. It’s not a bomb, but it’s the only time you’ll get a window. After that, the forecast is a long, drawn-out stretch of poor conditions. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 19th, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1463 | 1064 | 2218 | 2537 | 1387 | 1935 | 1496 | 1121 | 1061 | 2610 | 1071 | 550 | 639 | 510 | 609 | 946 | 1001 | 900 | 382 | 302 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:57AM1.03m | 00:35AM1.22m | 1:26PM1.18m | 1:47AM1.35m | 2:23PM1.35m | 2:38AM1.47m | 3:07PM1.52m | 3:21AM1.56m | 3:47PM1.65m | 3:59AM1.61m | 4:23PM1.73m | 4:34AM1.62m | 4:58PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.56m | 7:11AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:10AM0.28m | 8:29PM0.29m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.16m | 9:33AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.07m | 10:08AM-0.03m | 10:33PM0.04m | 10:41AM-0.05m | 11:07PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SW 13 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1463 | 1064 | 2218 | 92 | 1387 | 60 | 1496 | 1121 | 1061 | 2610 | 1071 | 550 | 275 | 254 | 143 | 946 | 1001 | 900 | 382 | 302 | 736 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 101 | 111 | 69 | — | 90 | 26 | 44 | 28 | 704 | 46 | — | 144 | 423 | 510 | 609 | 408 | 463 | 7 | 2 | — | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | SSW 26 | — | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 43 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 3 | 31 | 41 | — | 64 | — | 61 | 99 | 28 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSW 12 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 87 | — | 2537 | 255 | 1935 | — | 56 | — | — | 567 | 392 | 639 | 553 | 316 | 457 | 652 | 725 | 709 | 916 | 998 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 151 | 8 | 151 | 764 | 464 | 124 | 95 | 122 | 336 | 401 | 401 | 401 | 401 | 303 | 385 | 377 | 177 | 151 | 151 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mtati provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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