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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 11 Jul 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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 12th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 12th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
4
SW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
3
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
1.9
S
Period(s) (?)131315141515141413131212121111171615141413161515141414141315161413141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)39654510702167220251598120910186765924974904093973808909086065326645558549796230185711987566235342252245319381805162520551361
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
25
SSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
0
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
W
15
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
NNE
20
NE
15
W
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
5
SSE
10
E
10
WNW
25
SW
25
SW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
1.47
4:33AM
1.53
5:02PM
1.52
5:07AM
1.54
5:36PM
1.56
5:42AM
1.51
6:12PM
1.57
6:19AM
1.45
6:51PM
1.55
6:59AM
1.37
7:33PM
1.49
7:45AM
1.27
8:24PM
1.42
8:43AM
1.16
9:27PM
1.33
10:04AM
1.08
10:52PM
1.27
11:47AM
1.07
12:25AM
1.28
1:15PM
1.16
1:39AM
1.35
2:18PM
1.28
2:35AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.15
10:27PM
0.24
10:47AM
0.10
11:03PM
0.22
11:20AM
0.08
11:40PM
0.21
11:53AM
0.09
12:19AM
0.24
12:29PM
0.13
1:01AM
0.28
1:07PM
0.20
1:49AM
0.35
1:52PM
0.30
2:46AM
0.43
2:48PM
0.40
4:00AM
0.49
4:05PM
0.50
5:32AM
0.50
5:44PM
0.52
7:00AM
0.44
7:14PM
0.46
8:05AM
0.34
8:20PM
0.36
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-5:15--5:16--5:16--5:17--5:17--5:19--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22-
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Rain (mm)
--1--------1-----------2------------
Temp. °C262317151515232920181817191918192217232318192016151916171916171815182115
Feels °C (?)211812131311192517181718171717172016212016161613141614141513161615121513

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

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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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