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Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
21.6°C
0.5° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
9
0.8
E
9
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E
9
0.9
E
8
0.9
SSW
16
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
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SSW
10
4.5
SSW
11
2.2
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.6
SSE
10
2.3
NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
101
157
116
441
443
325
154
113
126
275
264
150
235
2389
4465
957
697
454
552
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
10
NW
25
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
SE
10
ENE
5
NNE
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SE
5
ENE
5
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
15
W
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:16PM1.53m
5:32AM1.41m
5:41PM1.41m
5:59AM1.30m
6:07PM1.28m
6:30AM1.17m
6:38PM1.14m
7:20AM1.03m
7:35PM1.01m
10:11AM0.97m
11:02PM0.97m
12:18PM1.09m
00:31AM1.09m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.22m
11:33AM0.31m
11:52PM0.34m
12:01PM0.44m
00:23AM0.46m
12:33PM0.58m
1:05AM0.59m
1:26PM0.72m
2:38AM0.70m
4:34PM0.79m
5:29AM0.67m
6:31PM0.66m
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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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