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Rock Wave Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Rock Wave surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.8° C
(Which is 1.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Wave in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 7 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | |
137 | 143 | 378 | 303 | 359 | 372 | 236 | 186 | 342 | 184 | 113 | 101 | 94 | 149 | 112 | 82 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 97 | 283 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:06AM1.61m | 5:34PM1.50m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:24PM1.42m | 6:40AM1.34m | 7:22PM1.33m | 7:38AM1.20m | 8:34PM1.25m | 8:54AM1.09m | 9:59PM1.23m | 10:27AM1.05m | 11:19PM1.25m | 11:49AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51PM0.12m | 11:21AM0.10m | 11:39PM0.21m | 12:06PM0.19m | 00:31AM0.34m | 12:56PM0.30m | 1:33AM0.46m | 1:55PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.56m | 3:09PM0.48m | 4:29AM0.58m | 4:32PM0.51m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:46PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — |
 | 5:15 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 119 | 143 | 287 | 303 | 283 | 81 | 236 | 57 | 33 | 184 | 113 | 93 | 61 | 149 | 112 | 79 | 50 | 69 | 65 | 57 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 17 | E 10 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 10 | ENE 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 137 | 137 | 101 | 140 | 96 | 22 | 47 | 60 | 13 | 67 | 84 | 77 | 71 | 23 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 48 | 6 | 97 | 283 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | E 8 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 9 | SE 13 | S 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 77 | 58 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 47 | 16 | 32 | 86 | 106 | 101 | 94 | 42 | 40 | 13 | 60 | 57 | 30 | 46 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | SW 3 | E 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 378 | — | 359 | 372 | — | 186 | 342 | 328 | — | 1 | 17 | 137 | 100 | — | — | 3 | 16 | 2 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 108 | 108 | 130 | 301 | 384 | 328 | 292 | 269 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 257 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 2 | 25 |
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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 16 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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