Surf Forecasts:
Rame Head surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rame Head this week:
The surf forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rame Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5430 | 2725 | 1419 | 1253 | 715 | 705 | 1050 | 1819 | 838 | 1067 | 2095 | 551 | 629 | 300 | 221 | 221 | 196 | 424 | 369 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:17PM1.50m | 3:23AM1.54m | 3:43PM1.62m | 3:49AM1.62m | 4:09PM1.72m | 4:16AM1.66m | 4:35PM1.77m | 4:44AM1.67m | 5:03PM1.79m | 5:12AM1.64m | 5:31PM1.75m | 5:42AM1.57m | 6:02PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.25m | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:46PM0.15m | 9:55AM0.03m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:21AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:48AM-0.03m | 11:10PM0.04m | 11:16AM-0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
5430 | 2725 | 1419 | 1253 | 715 | 416 | 282 | 969 | 232 | 137 | 942 | 551 | 460 | 300 | 221 | 221 | 196 | 254 | 253 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | 222 | 371 | 51 | 174 | 339 | 8 | 10 | 63 | 24 | 17 | 195 | 105 | 55 | 40 | 18 | 16 | 347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 14 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSW 8 | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 7 | 7 | 18 | — | 14 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | 6 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | SW 4 |
— | 33 | 341 | 675 | 688 | 705 | 1050 | 1819 | 838 | 1067 | 2095 | 166 | 629 | — | — | — | 1 | 424 | 369 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 270 | 268 | 432 | 453 | 241 | 134 | 286 | 153 | 163 | 286 | 5 | 377 | 481 | 0 | 268 | 422 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
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Information about the Rame Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rame Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rame Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rame Head 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 (Rame Head) 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 Rame Head 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.
Rame Head is 26 km (16 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.











