Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.2° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
4
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.6
E
9
3.5
S
10
2.5
SE
9
2.5
SSE
9
1.8
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
474
232
271
288
212
173
157
377
238
425
522
837
549
307
55
2467
1046
1133
449
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
0
ENE
10
NNW
10
ESE
5
E
20
SW
10
S
10
E
10
NNE
5
S
35
SSW
15
WSW
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:44AM1.67m
5:03PM1.79m
5:12AM1.64m
5:31PM1.75m
5:42AM1.57m
6:02PM1.67m
6:14AM1.47m
6:36PM1.54m
6:50AM1.33m
7:17PM1.38m
7:37AM1.17m
8:19PM1.20m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.04m
10:48AM-0.03m
11:10PM0.04m
11:16AM-0.00m
11:41PM0.09m
11:45AM0.07m
00:13AM0.17m
12:18PM0.18m
00:49AM0.30m
12:55PM0.33m
1:35AM0.46m
1:46PM0.51m
2:53AM0.62m
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
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5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
 mm
1
4
1
2
11
8
8
1
Temp °C
23
20
19
16
16
17
17
21
22
18
18
18
18
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23
19
18
18
18
Feels °C
21
18
17
15
16
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18
21
23
17
17
18
17
22
21
18
16
16
16
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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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