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Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.7° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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SSW
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E
10
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10
1.2
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10
1.1
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10
1.6
ENE
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0.8
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14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
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14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
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12
0.7
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12
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8
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8
1.6
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8
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8
2.2
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8
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9
2.1
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8
1.6
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7
1.2
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
392
331
271
214
436
268
257
337
281
190
136
300
702
360
163
590
1226
501
269
128
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
NNW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
E
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
5
S
10
E
15
N
5
WNW
35
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
1:57PM1.52m
2:14AM1.45m
2:31PM1.66m
2:47AM1.55m
3:02PM1.75m
3:17AM1.61m
3:31PM1.78m
3:46AM1.64m
3:59PM1.78m
4:13AM1.63m
4:25PM1.72m
4:40AM1.59m
4:51PM1.64m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.25m
8:16AM0.18m
8:45PM0.13m
8:48AM0.09m
9:14PM0.05m
9:17AM0.03m
9:42PM0.02m
9:45AM0.02m
10:08PM0.02m
10:13AM0.05m
10:34PM0.05m
10:40AM0.11m
10:59PM0.12m
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Temp °C
18
18
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22
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26
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Feels °C
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28
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28
19
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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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