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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 10 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mtati this week:
The surf forecast for Mtati over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mtati in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 10th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mtati over the next 12 days.
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 554 | 557 | 475 | 1032 | 947 | 769 | 878 | 510 | 426 | 2071 | 2651 | 1995 | 1332 | 1138 | 1045 | 1177 | 1310 | 2187 | 2826 | 2620 | 2352 | 1690 | 1308 | 833 | 661 | 512 | 572 | 657 | 1176 | 1416 | 659 | 643 | 491 | 504 | 1031 | 554 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:48PM 1.40 | 3:01AM 1.57 | 3:14PM 1.46 | 3:25AM 1.62 | 3:39PM 1.50 | 3:49AM 1.64 | 4:04PM 1.52 | 4:13AM 1.63 | 4:28PM 1.50 | 4:37AM 1.58 | 4:53PM 1.46 | 5:01AM 1.52 | 5:18PM 1.39 | 5:27AM 1.43 | 5:45PM 1.31 | 5:54AM 1.34 | 6:17PM 1.21 | 6:28AM 1.23 | 7:02PM 1.10 | 7:19AM 1.11 | 8:30PM 1.01 | 9:09AM 1.01 | 10:59PM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:49AM 0.23 | 8:49PM 0.19 | 9:13AM 0.15 | 9:13PM 0.14 | 9:36AM 0.10 | 9:37PM 0.11 | 10:00AM 0.08 | 10:02PM 0.11 | 10:23AM 0.08 | 10:27PM 0.14 | 10:47AM 0.12 | 10:52PM 0.19 | 11:12AM 0.18 | 11:17PM 0.26 | 11:39AM 0.26 | 11:45PM 0.35 | 12:10PM 0.36 | 12:17AM 0.47 | 12:51PM 0.47 | 1:04AM 0.59 | 1:58PM 0.57 | 2:43AM 0.69 | 4:02PM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, near gales from the ENE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Mtati Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mtati provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mtati can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mtati 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 (Mtati) 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 Mtati 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape (South)? If you are looking for accommodation near Mtati, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape (South), consider staying in Port Alfred which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape (South) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grahamstown which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Bisho, Fort Beaufort and East London.
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