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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 am Wednesday 06 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
19.1° C
(Which is 3.7°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Wave in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 6th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 6th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | |
2957 | 4287 | 3901 | 2444 | 2692 | 6311 | 4826 | 5358 | 4086 | 2440 | 1846 | 1114 | 560 | 367 | 176 | 712 | 680 | 1993 | 943 | 744 | 2375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.26m | 6:12AM1.26m | 6:47PM1.17m | 6:53AM1.16m | 7:47PM1.10m | 7:57AM1.07m | 9:22PM1.08m | 9:44AM1.02m | 11:00PM1.15m | 11:24AM1.07m | 00:05AM1.28m | 12:30PM1.18m | 00:53AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.33m | 00:05AM0.46m | 12:32PM0.42m | 00:48AM0.56m | 1:21PM0.50m | 1:53AM0.65m | 2:34PM0.56m | 3:38AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.56m | 5:21AM0.60m | 5:29PM0.50m | 6:26AM0.46m | 6:27PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
3 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
16 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 |
 kJ | 2957 | 4287 | 3901 | 2444 | 973 | 4950 | 4826 | 5358 | 4086 | 2440 | 1846 | 1114 | 560 | 367 | 176 | 712 | 680 | 1993 | 943 | 744 | 1141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 19 | ESE 11 | SE 20 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 1074 | 98 | 102 | 50 | 25 | 80 | 64 | 84 | 55 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 57 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | — | SW 19 | — | SE 19 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — |
| kJ | 30 | — | — | 15 | — | 181 | 106 | 49 | 79 | 56 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 35 | 50 | 57 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 7 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 1079 | 2692 | 6311 | 66 | 26 | — | — | — | 17 | 154 | — | 19 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 2375 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 336 | 406 | 321 | 259 | 259 | 3 | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 167 | 103 | 118 | 20 | 169 | 5 | 13 |
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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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