Surf Forecasts:
Mtati surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mtati over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again. Let’s break down this 16-day forecast for the Mtati area. It’s a real mix of stormy and glassy, so you’ve gotta pick your moments.
The first few days are a bust. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are hammered by strong easterly winds, so even with a 5ft to 8ft SSW swell, the cross-offshore breeze is just too much. Monday the 7th is a complete write-off with near-gale force winds.
Then things turn around. Tuesday morning, the 8th, is a dream. The wind drops to dead calm, glassy, with a clean 4ft south swell. The period is 12 seconds, so there’s some real power in the water. The combined energy is a moderate 444. This is the kind of morning where you can get a dozen clean waves with no one else out. Water temp is 65°, a bit cooler than normal, so a wetsuit is a good idea.
After that, it’s small, onshore, and sloppy through Wednesday the 9th, Thursday the 10th, and Friday the 11th. Saturday the 12th is another total loss to strong wind.
The real standout is Sunday the 13th in the morning. You’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the SSW with a very long 14-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is a solid 1474. That’s proper groundswell with a clean face – it’s going to be firing at the point. This is the one to wake up early for.
Monday the 14th is a mixed bag, but Tuesday the 15th is a total mess with onshore wind and big 8ft lumpy swell. Another absolute gem is Wednesday the 16th in the morning. Glassy conditions, a 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a combined energy of 1940. That’s a powerful, glassy groundswell – but at 7ft, it’s serious size and only for experienced surfers. The river will handle it, but don’t get caught inside.
The last few days are a slow fade. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are blown out, and Saturday the 19th is just too big and messy, with a massive 15ft S swell on Saturday afternoon. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day. Sunday the 20th is the same strong cross-onshore wind and messy 8ft waves.
So, your best windows are Tuesday morning the 8th for clean, glassy fun, Sunday morning the 13th for that long-period groundswell with offshore wind, and Wednesday morning the 16th for the big, clean, powerful groundswell for the crew who want to charge. The rest is a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 494 | 541 | 469 | 2410 | 4265 | 5130 | 2441 | 1617 | 759 | 336 | 230 | 144 | 76 | 136 | 170 | 122 | 299 | 1193 | 679 | 442 | 330 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:33AM0.98m | 10:51PM1.07m | 12:17PM1.05m | 00:48AM1.17m | 1:30PM1.24m | 1:47AM1.32m | 2:15PM1.43m | 2:29AM1.45m | 2:52PM1.59m | 3:05AM1.55m | 3:25PM1.71m | 3:38AM1.60m | 3:57PM1.77m | 4:09AM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.64m | 5:45AM0.59m | 6:29PM0.58m | 7:13AM0.44m | 7:40PM0.41m | 8:01AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.13m | 9:03PM0.12m | 9:12AM0.03m | 9:37PM0.03m | 9:42AM-0.03m | 10:08PM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 |
| kJ | 494 | 541 | 469 | 2410 | 4265 | 5130 | 2441 | 1617 | 759 | 586 | 463 | 144 | 474 | 366 | 322 | 254 | 243 | 1193 | 679 | 442 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | WSW 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 145 | 47 | 52 | 331 | 263 | — | — | — | 123 | 336 | 230 | 93 | 76 | 136 | 170 | 122 | 299 | 211 | 177 | 143 | 251 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | SSW 26 | E 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | S 7 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 49 | — | 67 | 57 | 272 | — | — | — | 164 | 108 | 102 | 26 | 56 | 57 | 18 | 28 | 295 | 100 | 33 | 19 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 291 | 220 | 111 | 90 | 83 | 154 | 506 | 980 | 1047 | — | — | 404 | 747 | 493 | 7 | 14 | 36 | — | 130 | 244 | 330 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 552 | 552 | 133 | 286 | 552 | 401 | 344 | 344 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 8 | 122 | 95 | 8 | 151 | 158 | 45 |
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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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