Surf Forecasts:
Mzimpuni surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, S swell with 8,494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mzimpuni this week:
The surf forecast for Mzimpuni over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mzimpuni in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mzimpuni over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 235 | 171 | 175 | 30 | 16 | 101 | 257 | 826 | 1708 | 594 | 292 | 477 | 405 | 3553 | 6902 | 4021 | 2808 | 1604 | 646 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.80m | 5:12AM1.66m | 5:31PM1.77m | 5:42AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.69m | 6:14AM1.49m | 6:36PM1.56m | 6:49AM1.35m | 7:17PM1.39m | 7:36AM1.18m | 8:17PM1.21m | 9:10AM1.03m | 10:41PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.05m | 11:16AM-0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:49AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.33m | 1:34AM0.47m | 1:45PM0.51m | 2:50AM0.63m | 3:30PM0.67m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 7 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 |
235 | 235 | 171 | 175 | 192 | 169 | 101 | 257 | 826 | 1708 | 594 | 197 | 243 | 259 | 71 | 57 | 24 | 72 | 125 | 646 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | — | ENE 10 | E 10 | — | SSW 13 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 11 |
86 | 121 | 82 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 73 | 90 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 292 | — | 223 | 71 | — | 17 | 23 | 51 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 11 |
24 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | — | — | 35 | — | — | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 6 |
126 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | — | 477 | 405 | 3553 | 6902 | 4021 | 2808 | 1604 | 337 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 707 | 501 | 221 | 431 | 45 |
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Information about the Mzimpuni Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mzimpuni provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mzimpuni can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mzimpuni 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 (Mzimpuni) 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 Mzimpuni 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.
Mzimpuni is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











