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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 16 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
18.9° C
 (Which is 4.9°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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Wave in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)88810101081012121211116991012121317
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)376302187267118162280970559425355210206153306274195184181209481
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
ENE
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
10
WNW
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
W
30
SW
20
SSW
5
SSW
15
E
25
E
10
N
20
E
20
E
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:49PM
1.35
3:17AM
1.32
3:22PM
1.44
3:49AM
1.42
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39AM
0.45
9:07PM
0.30
9:14AM
0.35
9:37PM
0.21
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
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--
Sunset-7:17--7:17--7:17--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15-
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
12---4-------2-------
Temp. °C212020232523232220232321232020232320252623
Feels °C (?)212020222325181617212121191818201918232424
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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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