Rame Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Issued: 7 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
21.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 29th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
429
293
175
206
235
310
310
175
176
798
1308
966
647
312
225
222
657
963
749
1325
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
20
SW
20
SW
15
S
5
N
15
NE
10
ENE
10
N
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NE
15
NW
35
SSW
40
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:29AM1.07m
11:13PM1.24m
11:51AM1.07m
00:20AM1.24m
12:59PM1.12m
1:16AM1.28m
1:51PM1.19m
2:03AM1.33m
2:34PM1.26m
2:43AM1.38m
3:11PM1.33m
3:20AM1.44m
3:46PM1.39m
3:54AM1.48m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.55m
5:44AM0.57m
5:43PM0.57m
6:49AM0.53m
6:51PM0.55m
7:40AM0.46m
7:45PM0.49m
8:22AM0.39m
8:29PM0.43m
9:00AM0.32m
9:08PM0.37m
9:34AM0.26m
9:44PM0.32m
cloud
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
Temp °C
26
27
23
20
20
19
21
22
19
22
23
21
25
24
21
29
29
23
23
19
15
Feels °C
24
24
21
18
17
20
20
21
18
20
23
20
24
22
20
26
28
21
18
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
5
1
E
7
1.2
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
441
429
293
175
206
235
310
310
23
92
798
1308
966
647
312
70
99
123
963
749
1325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
SW
12
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
26
71
49
24
16
26
28
28
175
98
84
48
34
47
72
225
222
657
87
62
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
6
0.1
S
20
0.5
E
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.6
SSW
12
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
3
2
2
69
12
8
28
176
56
10
35
33
9
3
96
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
S
5
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
1.1
NE
5
1
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
51
10
37
33
6
13
47
52
169
52
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
4
2
2
2
3
4
5
3
Distance (km)
0
64
15
59
3
0
268
268
5
0
0
0
10
153
0
0
10
0
134
647
163
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
7
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
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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