Mzimpuni Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.49° S 29.72° E

Mzimpuni Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mzimpuni sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

Mzimpuni surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mzimpuni surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mzimpuni in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mzimpuni over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
4
0
0
2
1
2
4
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
SSW
11
0.7
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.2
S
9
0.9
SE
11
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
585
432
338
237
237
196
234
173
485
358
356
1153
742
227
179
158
237
447
1307
612
1010
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
S
5
SSE
5
NW
5
S
5
ESE
10
N
0
NE
5
WSW
5
W
15
SW
20
SSW
10
W
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:55AM1.66m
5:23PM1.72m
5:33AM1.62m
6:02PM1.70m
6:10AM1.54m
6:40PM1.63m
6:46AM1.44m
7:18PM1.53m
7:23AM1.32m
7:56PM1.41m
8:03AM1.20m
8:40PM1.28m
8:55AM1.08m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.11m
11:05AM0.01m
11:30PM0.13m
11:41AM0.03m
00:09AM0.19m
12:17PM0.10m
00:48AM0.28m
12:52PM0.20m
1:26AM0.38m
1:28PM0.32m
2:07AM0.49m
2:08PM0.46m
2:57AM0.59m
2:58PM0.58m
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6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
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5:17
5:19
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Temp °C
18
20
20
17
20
20
17
24
23
19
20
20
20
21
23
19
23
22
17
20
20
Feels °C
18
19
19
17
19
19
17
22
21
17
17
16
16
18
19
16
20
20
17
18
18
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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.

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