Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
18.0°C
2.6° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 (Sep 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rame Head in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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1
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2
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2
0
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0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.9
E
6
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
561
289
461
219
129
107
90
120
288
694
650
403
202
101
58
250
539
454
229
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
5
E
10
SW
15
S
10
SSE
10
E
25
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
40
SW
5
WSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:13PM0.92m
00:35AM0.99m
1:24PM1.08m
1:27AM1.14m
1:53PM1.25m
1:58AM1.29m
2:19PM1.41m
2:26AM1.43m
2:44PM1.57m
2:53AM1.54m
3:09PM1.70m
3:21AM1.63m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.77m
6:19PM0.79m
7:04AM0.66m
7:27PM0.64m
7:38AM0.50m
7:57PM0.49m
8:05AM0.35m
8:24PM0.34m
8:30AM0.22m
8:50PM0.20m
8:56AM0.10m
9:18PM0.08m
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5:55
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Temp °C
20
22
23
20
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Feels °C
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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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