
Surf Forecasts:
Rame Head surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rame Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rame Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
680 | 1131 | 830 | 599 | 688 | 500 | 384 | 327 | 271 | 593 | 310 | 239 | 196 | 164 | 164 | 108 | 425 | 496 | 737 | 1221 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:44AM1.17m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:35AM1.32m | 1:57PM1.52m | 2:14AM1.45m | 2:31PM1.66m | 2:47AM1.55m | 3:02PM1.75m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:31PM1.78m | 3:46AM1.64m | 3:59PM1.78m | 4:13AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM0.58m | 6:56AM0.46m | 7:34PM0.40m | 7:41AM0.31m | 8:13PM0.25m | 8:16AM0.18m | 8:45PM0.13m | 8:48AM0.09m | 9:14PM0.05m | 9:17AM0.03m | 9:42PM0.02m | 9:45AM0.02m | 10:08PM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | ENE 9 |
51 | 770 | 588 | 599 | 415 | 377 | 384 | 327 | 271 | 40 | 71 | 239 | 196 | 164 | 164 | 108 | 392 | 82 | 144 | 757 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | S 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 13 |
136 | 84 | 40 | 9 | 32 | 221 | 98 | 120 | 66 | 138 | 173 | 214 | 206 | 189 | 111 | 98 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 65 | 54 | 38 | 156 | 218 | 310 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | SE 6 | ENE 5 | E 10 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
680 | 1131 | 830 | 152 | 688 | 500 | — | 106 | 38 | 593 | 93 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 77 | 425 | 496 | 737 | 1221 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 17 | 64 | 268 | 163 | 15 | 1020 | 3 | 421 | 268 | 17 | 136 | 134 | 0 | 420 | 432 | 453 | 422 | 10 | 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.










