Mtati surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 01 Dec 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
17.0° C
(Which is 4.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Dec 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mtati in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 3rd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 3rd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 2nd Dec)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Mon
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
3
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SSW
1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1313121211111010101010999981313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1326115213991100759685627562467284228173159101123100114331480464449
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
35
SW
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SE
10
NE
30
E
40
ENE
15
NE
35
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
10
S
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:15AM
1.29
1:32PM
1.57
2:04AM
1.40
2:19PM
1.65
2:50AM
1.49
3:05PM
1.69
3:34AM
1.54
3:49PM
1.68
4:17AM
1.56
4:33PM
1.62
5:02AM
1.54
5:16PM
1.53
5:47AM
1.49
6:00PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09AM
0.28
7:56PM
0.14
8:00AM
0.18
8:41PM
0.05
8:48AM
0.12
9:24PM
0.01
9:35AM
0.09
10:06PM
0.01
10:20AM
0.10
10:48PM
0.05
11:06AM
0.16
11:30PM
0.11
11:54AM
0.26
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Mon
08
Sunrise-4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54-
Sunset--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212120191919182121202223212121201919192222
Feels °C (?)201716171615161715151920211919191818171716
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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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