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Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.3° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
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SSW
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SSW
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SSW
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SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
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0.8
SSW
14
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9
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0.9
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12
0.8
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11
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9
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E
9
0.6
SSW
14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
257
337
257
172
138
239
549
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513
586
227
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230
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160
127
487
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
5
S
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
N
15
ENE
5
NE
10
N
15
ENE
25
NE
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SE
10
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15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:02PM1.75m
3:17AM1.61m
3:31PM1.78m
3:46AM1.64m
3:59PM1.78m
4:13AM1.63m
4:25PM1.72m
4:40AM1.59m
4:51PM1.64m
5:06AM1.51m
5:16PM1.53m
5:32AM1.41m
5:41PM1.41m
Low Tide
8:48AM0.09m
9:14PM0.05m
9:17AM0.03m
9:42PM0.02m
9:45AM0.02m
10:08PM0.02m
10:13AM0.05m
10:34PM0.05m
10:40AM0.11m
10:59PM0.12m
11:06AM0.20m
11:25PM0.22m
11:33AM0.31m
11:52PM0.34m
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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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