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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Rock Wave surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ENE swell.

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 (Jun 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
3
4
0
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
1.7
S
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
3.5
S
12
2.2
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
2.3
SW
9
1.4
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
133
79
78
47
223
529
1816
2059
3072
2689
2797
1301
778
808
503
553
478
478
353
416
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NNW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
E
15
SSW
20
W
20
W
35
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
10
W
5
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
S
10
NNW
5
NE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:24PM1.40m
4:31AM1.46m
4:56PM1.39m
5:03AM1.42m
5:31PM1.36m
5:35AM1.37m
6:07PM1.32m
6:10AM1.32m
6:48PM1.29m
6:50AM1.25m
7:36PM1.26m
7:40AM1.18m
8:33PM1.25m
8:45AM1.12m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.29m
10:44AM0.21m
10:55PM0.32m
11:17AM0.24m
11:29PM0.37m
11:51AM0.27m
00:07AM0.42m
12:28PM0.32m
00:50AM0.48m
1:10PM0.37m
1:43AM0.53m
1:59PM0.41m
2:49AM0.55m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
2
2
4
41
9
3
Temp °C
29
21
25
22
19
18
19
17
16
20
17
16
18
15
19
20
15
19
20
16
18
26
19
23
19
18
18
19
17
14
17
12
10
12
10
15
17
12
17
17
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
1
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.1
SSW
10
1.7
S
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
3.5
S
12
2.2
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.5
SSW
9
1.4
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
107
92
69
51
35
223
529
1816
2059
3072
2689
2797
1301
778
352
503
553
478
478
353
416
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
E
9
0.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SE
11
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
16
133
79
78
47
34
147
12
20
147
112
40
140
397
445
275
276
189
109
57
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
35
6
2
5
31
64
21
12
45
29
48
33
49
83
92
21
17
15
14
30
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.3
SW
2
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
W
3
2.5
SW
7
1.9
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
9
2.3
SW
9
0.3
NE
3
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
61
1
45
24
7
696
536
749
808
2
186
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
Distance (km)
75
0
5
108
2
0
216
31
3
3
152
436
459
2
0
0
0
0
25
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
3
1
5
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
4
4
1
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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