
Surf Forecasts:
Rame Head surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
84 | 98 | 83 | 498 | 499 | 367 | 186 | 186 | 563 | 312 | 272 | 297 | 290 | 304 | 292 | 422 | 359 | 356 | 311 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:26AM1.43m | 2:44PM1.57m | 2:53AM1.54m | 3:09PM1.70m | 3:21AM1.63m | 3:36PM1.79m | 3:49AM1.68m | 4:04PM1.84m | 4:18AM1.70m | 4:34PM1.84m | 4:49AM1.66m | 5:05PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.20m | 8:56AM0.10m | 9:18PM0.08m | 9:22AM0.01m | 9:45PM-0.00m | 9:50AM-0.04m | 10:15PM-0.04m | 10:19AM-0.05m | 10:45PM-0.03m | 10:50AM-0.01m | 11:16PM0.04m | ||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
5:59 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
79 | 98 | 83 | 498 | 499 | 367 | 186 | 91 | 67 | 212 | 76 | 149 | 19 | 304 | 292 | 304 | 10 | 356 | 311 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
55 | 48 | 49 | 64 | 72 | 34 | 56 | 102 | 12 | 312 | 3 | 35 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSW 15 | SE 7 | S 11 | — | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
84 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 33 | 26 | 12 | 186 | 8 | 59 | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 14 | NNW 3 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — |
5 | 40 | — | — | 33 | 104 | 19 | — | 563 | 3 | 272 | 297 | 290 | — | — | 422 | 359 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 217 | 17 | 207 | 268 | 0 | 268 | 15 | 0 | 480 | 422 | 3 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 173 | 217 | 268 |
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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.










