Rame Head surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 SAST
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Rame Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 29th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
339
118
27
91
56
27
66
197
539
683
616
537
389
229
195
186
147
342
249
204
169
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
W
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SE
5
SE
15
ESE
5
N
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:49PM1.18m
1:09AM1.39m
1:35PM1.25m
1:49AM1.44m
2:14PM1.32m
2:24AM1.48m
2:48PM1.38m
2:57AM1.51m
3:20PM1.42m
3:29AM1.52m
3:52PM1.44m
4:00AM1.52m
4:24PM1.44m
4:32AM1.50m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.46m
7:32AM0.40m
7:30PM0.40m
8:08AM0.32m
8:08PM0.35m
8:40AM0.26m
8:43PM0.31m
9:11AM0.22m
9:17PM0.28m
9:41AM0.20m
9:49PM0.27m
10:12AM0.20m
10:22PM0.28m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
3
5
12
2
1
Temp °C
26
23
21
21
22
20
22
21
21
20
19
19
21
22
20
21
22
19
25
27
24
25
20
21
21
22
22
22
20
22
22
19
19
21
21
20
20
20
18
23
25
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
SSW
13
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
12
1.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
339
45
26
91
56
10
25
197
539
683
616
537
389
229
119
59
147
186
173
60
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
SE
12
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
E
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
55
118
27
17
18
27
66
26
18
13
5
16
23
51
195
186
103
191
84
45
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SE
10
0.5
SW
18
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
7
0.6
E
6
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
34
21
37
31
23
16
152
5
3
6
9
24
6
8
49
76
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
3
57
22
1
19
12
73
342
249
204
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
5
0
207
207
0
3
0
0
27
207
3
64
268
17
268
268
17
17
153
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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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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