Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
18.6°C
1.9° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E 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 (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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SSE
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1.7
E
10
1.9
E
9
2.3
E
9
2.1
E
9
2.4
ESE
9
2
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9
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9
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8
1.7
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8
1
SSW
15
2.2
ENE
8
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8
1.4
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8
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7
2.1
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8
2.3
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8
1.6
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9
1.5
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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546
612
904
723
880
627
550
411
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525
316
251
581
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720
394
177
153
208
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
5
S
10
ENE
10
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
30
SW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:36PM1.27m
6:49AM1.14m
7:04PM1.12m
7:24AM0.99m
7:57PM0.97m
12:13PM0.92m
00:35AM0.99m
1:24PM1.08m
1:27AM1.14m
1:53PM1.25m
1:58AM1.29m
2:19PM1.41m
2:26AM1.43m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.42m
00:49AM0.50m
12:53PM0.58m
1:27AM0.65m
1:34PM0.73m
3:43AM0.77m
6:19PM0.79m
7:04AM0.66m
7:27PM0.64m
7:38AM0.50m
7:57PM0.49m
8:05AM0.35m
8:24PM0.34m
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Temp °C
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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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