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Rock Wave surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 SAST
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Rock Wave surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rock Wave sea temperature is
19.8° C
 (Which is 3.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Wave this week:

The surf forecast for Rock Wave over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Wave in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 2AM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 24th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 25th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
4
2
1
6
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1.3
S
0.6
E
1.4
E
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.9
SSW
1.2
S
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.6
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)8911121210117913131212131515141413912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)500103466948641123630817726211464925417123861911681063874211614694217
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
35
SSW
10
WNW
15
SSE
10
SE
15
W
25
SW
15
S
0
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
20
NE
20
E
10
E
15
WSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
WNW
30
SW
30
WSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
1.51
4:19AM
1.50
4:23PM
1.55
4:48AM
1.57
4:52PM
1.57
5:18AM
1.61
5:22PM
1.56
5:49AM
1.62
5:54PM
1.52
6:21AM
1.61
6:27PM
1.45
6:56AM
1.55
7:04PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47AM
0.28
10:06PM
0.13
10:18AM
0.22
10:35PM
0.07
10:49AM
0.18
11:03PM
0.04
11:21AM
0.16
11:32PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:02AM
0.07
12:29PM
0.21
12:34AM
0.13
1:07PM
0.28
1:11AM
0.23
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--
Sunset-7:17--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------1-----------11
Temp. °C232420232320212020232421282823262521232020
Feels °C (?)171717212121181819191917272724252323211516
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Information about the Rock Wave Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rock Wave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rock Wave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rock Wave 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 (Rock Wave) 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 Rock Wave 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 - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Rock Wave, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 60 km (37 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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