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Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.0° 

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


Rame Head surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 6th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 6th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 5th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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E
10
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9
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
369
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445
766
1073
515
434
524
318
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234
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97
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
25
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SW
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WSW
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High Tide
11:01PM1.05m
12:15PM1.15m
00:44AM1.17m
1:17PM1.35m
1:35AM1.32m
1:57PM1.52m
2:14AM1.45m
2:31PM1.66m
2:47AM1.55m
3:02PM1.75m
3:17AM1.61m
3:31PM1.78m
3:46AM1.64m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.70m
5:36AM0.62m
6:38PM0.58m
6:56AM0.46m
7:34PM0.40m
7:41AM0.31m
8:13PM0.25m
8:16AM0.18m
8:45PM0.13m
8:48AM0.09m
9:14PM0.05m
9:17AM0.03m
9:42PM0.02m
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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.

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