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Mtati surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 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
19.6° C
 (Which is 3.7°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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 20th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
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!
!
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
Period(s) (?)121212111111101312121212151514141313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17531215104464557276945270065561458960895338664395409233652508167713331114
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
SSW
25
S
20
W
30
SW
25
S
10
ENE
30
E
40
E
25
NE
10
ESE
25
SSW
30
W
40
SW
35
SW
10
NW
20
ESE
25
E
10
W
20
SSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrossoncrosscross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18AM
1.49
4:21PM
1.54
4:47AM
1.55
4:51PM
1.55
5:17AM
1.59
5:21PM
1.54
5:47AM
1.61
5:53PM
1.50
6:20AM
1.59
6:26PM
1.42
6:55AM
1.53
7:04PM
1.32
7:36AM
1.45
7:49PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.12
10:17AM
0.21
10:34PM
0.06
10:49AM
0.18
11:02PM
0.03
11:20AM
0.16
11:31PM
0.03
11:53AM
0.17
12:01AM
0.07
12:28PM
0.21
12:33AM
0.14
1:07PM
0.28
1:10AM
0.23
1:54PM
0.38
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26-
Sunset--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:21--7:20
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202021202020202223212424232222212323222123
Feels °C (?)161617191616171718162524211616182020211922
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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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