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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
18.3° C
 (Which is 3.4°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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 21st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
S
2.2
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)20161514131212121111101010916141312121513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8382488202920121419143913929555966704683773612301398951573425511898444
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
W
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
NE
20
SSE
20
S
10
SW
20
S
15
ESE
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
5
NNE
30
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offcrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
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off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
1.55
3:57AM
1.45
4:04PM
1.53
4:26AM
1.43
4:33PM
1.49
4:56AM
1.40
5:03PM
1.43
5:29AM
1.35
5:35PM
1.37
6:07AM
1.29
6:11PM
1.29
6:52AM
1.23
6:57PM
1.20
7:52AM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
0.14
9:54AM
0.23
10:16PM
0.16
10:24AM
0.25
10:46PM
0.19
10:55AM
0.30
11:17PM
0.24
11:28AM
0.37
11:52PM
0.30
12:06PM
0.45
12:32AM
0.36
12:55PM
0.53
1:22AM
0.43
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52
Sunset6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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clear
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rain showers
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light rain
Rain (mm)
--------2731------132
Temp. °C231824232024231923201922211925242023231916
Feels °C (?)201820201822211924202020191922191820201815
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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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