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Mtati surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.7° C
(Which is 2.8°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mtati in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mtati over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | |
6786 | 6701 | 4029 | 2702 | 1156 | 540 | 293 | 140 | 145 | 174 | 128 | 114 | 89 | 1550 | 3581 | 5323 | 5037 | 5422 | 5338 | 4563 | 3022 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.23m | 7:38AM1.16m | 8:40PM1.11m | 9:21AM1.03m | 10:48PM1.11m | 11:29AM1.03m | 00:17AM1.22m | 12:44PM1.13m | 1:10AM1.35m | 1:32PM1.23m | 1:48AM1.45m | 2:08PM1.32m | 2:21AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.49m | 2:01PM0.50m | 3:01AM0.62m | 3:51PM0.57m | 5:25AM0.61m | 5:42PM0.53m | 6:47AM0.50m | 6:48PM0.43m | 7:34AM0.37m | 7:31PM0.34m | 8:09AM0.27m | 8:07PM0.26m | 8:39AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:32 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 15 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
 kJ | 6786 | 6701 | 4029 | 2702 | 1156 | 540 | 293 | 560 | 432 | 174 | 412 | 228 | 195 | 313 | 130 | 74 | 462 | 5422 | 5338 | 4563 | 3022 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 145 | 6 | 128 | 114 | 89 | 21 | — | — | 54 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 352 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | S 14 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | SW 15 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | 35 | — | 9 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 16 | 123 | 476 | 689 | 908 | 739 | — | 482 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 1550 | 3581 | 5323 | 5037 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 95 | 223 | 401 | 344 | 177 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 95 | 16 | 347 | 927 | 1216 | 347 | 139 | 122 | 16 | 151 |
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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 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).
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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