Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.1° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSW 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 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
11
1.4
ENE
9
3
S
9
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
SE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1.1
E
10
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
22
2.4
SSW
18
2.2
S
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
S
13
1.8
ENE
8
2.1
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8
2.2
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8
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8
2.2
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
329
1636
1787
1044
631
321
254
225
639
3751
2447
604
683
388
578
662
460
627
1003
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
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25
NE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
7:17PM1.38m
7:37AM1.17m
8:19PM1.20m
9:13AM1.02m
10:43PM1.08m
12:16PM1.06m
00:52AM1.19m
1:33PM1.26m
1:51AM1.35m
2:19PM1.46m
2:33AM1.49m
2:56PM1.64m
3:09AM1.60m
Low Tide
1:35AM0.46m
1:46PM0.51m
2:53AM0.62m
3:32PM0.66m
5:38AM0.64m
6:28PM0.62m
7:16AM0.48m
7:43PM0.44m
8:05AM0.30m
8:29PM0.27m
8:42AM0.15m
9:06PM0.13m
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 mm
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Temp °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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