
Surf Forecasts:
Rame Head surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with NE 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 (Nov 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
133 | 315 | 341 | 273 | 208 | 257 | 433 | 411 | 322 | 557 | 644 | 229 | 157 | 107 | 278 | 173 | 113 | 94 | 322 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.74m | 5:10AM1.57m | 5:27PM1.61m | 5:51AM1.47m | 6:09PM1.45m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:01PM1.27m | 7:51AM1.21m | 8:21PM1.11m | 9:46AM1.15m | 10:31PM1.05m | 11:36AM1.24m | 00:08AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.05m | 11:12AM0.13m | 11:40PM0.16m | 11:55AM0.27m | 00:24AM0.30m | 12:47PM0.44m | 1:20AM0.45m | 2:05PM0.60m | 2:48AM0.56m | 4:19PM0.65m | 4:48AM0.57m | 6:08PM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 6 |
133 | 315 | 341 | 273 | 208 | 131 | 101 | 84 | 68 | 55 | 368 | 229 | 157 | 107 | 44 | 94 | 113 | 93 | 51 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | E 9 |
65 | 46 | 38 | 83 | 59 | 54 | 32 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 30 | 105 | 69 | 21 | 35 | 42 | 89 | 94 | 28 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | ESE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSE 7 |
94 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 25 | — | — | 16 | 11 | 21 | 52 | 27 | 3 | 36 | 35 | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | SW 3 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 |
— | 62 | 47 | 121 | 167 | 257 | 433 | 411 | 322 | 557 | 644 | — | 12 | 146 | 278 | 173 | — | 4 | 322 | 211 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 3 | 661 | 268 | 309 | 481 | 724 | 241 | 422 | 307 | 17 | 0 | 33 | 15 | 134 | 134 | 0 | 217 | 268 | 139 |
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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.










