Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
22.2° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,072 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
3
4
5
3
3
1
0
2
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
1.4
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SE
9
1.5
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
127
163
82
71
121
136
22
205
1094
993
1284
2989
2471
1512
1127
932
528
669
233
815
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
N
20
SSW
10
W
15
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
E
10
N
20
NE
25
NE
25
WSW
15
W
35
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:49PM1.43m
7:59AM1.25m
8:40PM1.38m
9:00AM1.16m
9:47PM1.33m
10:24AM1.11m
11:11PM1.32m
12:00PM1.13m
00:35AM1.36m
1:20PM1.23m
1:45AM1.45m
2:22PM1.36m
2:41AM1.54m
Low Tide
1:23PM0.29m
2:03AM0.43m
2:09PM0.37m
3:03AM0.48m
3:08PM0.44m
4:19AM0.51m
4:26PM0.50m
5:47AM0.49m
5:57PM0.48m
7:07AM0.40m
7:18PM0.40m
8:09AM0.29m
8:23PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
2
Temp °C
23
24
22
28
28
18
27
26
18
20
20
18
17
18
18
20
22
19
21
24
19
Feels °C
19
20
17
24
24
17
24
22
16
18
17
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
17
19
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
13
0.4
NE
8
1.9
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
S
16
Energy kJ
156
127
64
56
71
48
136
160
96
1094
16
1284
2989
2471
1512
1127
932
528
669
199
815
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
6
0.3
E
11
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
NE
7
0.2
E
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
SE
8
Energy kJ
19
20
80
47
102
121
36
19
121
14
7
13
14
13
13
12
60
127
51
97
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.3
S
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
NE
7
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
21
12
38
82
45
30
22
22
13
7
3
7
7
7
6
14
44
172
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.5
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
8
1.2
SW
5
1.5
S
7
2.2
SSW
9
Energy kJ
38
163
7
205
993
11
68
233
783
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
10
64
0
17
5
0
0
134
0
3
134
0
0
661
5
268
207
15
0
134
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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