Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
21.4° C
0.9° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, E swell with 1,960 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with SSE 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 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 15th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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(10 max)
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4
2
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
9
2.3
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SE
8
1.7
SE
9
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
11
2.1
E
13
2.5
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
11
2.1
E
11
2.2
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1331
758
221
611
754
344
430
318
214
221
181
211
227
535
799
1442
1866
1194
1084
1048
1027
Wind (km/h)
30
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
N
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:26PM1.38m
2:42AM1.50m
3:10PM1.55m
3:24AM1.61m
3:50PM1.69m
4:02AM1.67m
4:26PM1.78m
4:37AM1.69m
5:00PM1.81m
5:09AM1.66m
5:32PM1.77m
5:40AM1.59m
6:02PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:12AM0.32m
8:31PM0.31m
8:57AM0.17m
9:17PM0.17m
9:35AM0.05m
9:57PM0.08m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:33PM0.04m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:07PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.03m
11:39PM0.10m
11:44AM0.04m
00:10AM0.18m
light rain
light rain
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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5:31
5:31
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:36
 mm
2
1
6
3
5
5
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
14
15
15
16
17
17
16
17
19
16
19
21
17
21
22
19
22
22
19
Feels °C
9
11
12
13
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
13
16
17
15
18
19
17
19
19
18
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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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