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Lat Long: 31.80° S 29.35° E

Rame Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rame Head sea temperature is
22.9°C
1.3° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 (Oct 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rame Head in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 29th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 1st Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 31st Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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10
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10
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1.9
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8
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SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
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7
1.1
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7
0.8
E
11
1.3
E
10
2.1
E
6
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
133
315
341
273
208
257
433
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422
640
632
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255
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114
146
327
367
587
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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5
NNW
25
ENE
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ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
35
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NE
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NE
25
SSW
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SW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
NNE
30
NE
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5
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on
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High Tide
4:48PM1.74m
5:10AM1.57m
5:27PM1.61m
5:51AM1.47m
6:09PM1.45m
6:41AM1.33m
7:01PM1.27m
7:51AM1.21m
8:21PM1.11m
9:46AM1.15m
10:31PM1.05m
11:36AM1.24m
00:08AM1.13m
Low Tide
10:34AM0.03m
11:01PM0.05m
11:12AM0.13m
11:40PM0.16m
11:55AM0.27m
00:24AM0.30m
12:47PM0.44m
1:20AM0.45m
2:05PM0.60m
2:48AM0.56m
4:19PM0.65m
4:48AM0.57m
6:08PM0.56m
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Temp °C
20
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Feels °C
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15
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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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