Mzimpuni Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Eastern Cape – Wild Coast, South Africa)

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Mzimpuni Surf Guide

Mzimpuni in Wild Coast is an exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the south. It very rarely gets crowded here. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.

Mzimpuni Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	3	fairly consistent	71°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Mzimpuni:

The best conditions reported for surf at Mzimpuni occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Mzimpuni (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Mzimpuni with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in June while 54% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 15% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

31%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

54%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

15%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Mzimpuni Location Map

Interactive Mzimpuni surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Mzimpuni is Margate Airport (MGH) in South Africa, which is 92 km (57 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Mzimpuni is Umtata Airport (UTT), also in South Africa, 100 km (62 miles) away.

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Mzimpuni Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 7 July 2025, 08:45 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 07
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	13	13	13	13
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on

Tides at Mzimpuni

Current tide and informaton

For Mbotyi, 3 miles from Mzimpuni.

Next High Water: 01:56pm | 4ft

Next Low Water: 07:49pm | 2ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Mzimpuni Sea Temperature

The water temperature (21.6 °C) at Mzimpuni is warm and the air temperature should feel similar (windchill forecast 17.0 °C). If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a shorty or a summer wetsuit.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 71°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite