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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 1 am Tuesday 12 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
19.5° C
(Which is 3.1°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 Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 13th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Wave over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | |
1826 | 5319 | 1509 | 3416 | 5618 | 6343 | 1136 | 1010 | 686 | 2215 | 2095 | 1349 | 1060 | 738 | 544 | 361 | 292 | 203 | 252 | 174 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.18m | 00:53AM1.42m | 1:19PM1.29m | 1:36AM1.56m | 2:03PM1.41m | 2:18AM1.67m | 2:44PM1.50m | 2:59AM1.73m | 3:25PM1.55m | 3:40AM1.74m | 4:06PM1.57m | 4:22AM1.70m | 4:49PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:27PM0.40m | 7:15AM0.31m | 7:15PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.18m | 7:59PM0.18m | 8:37AM0.07m | 8:41PM0.11m | 9:17AM0.01m | 9:24PM0.06m | 9:57AM-0.01m | 10:07PM0.06m | 10:38AM0.03m | 10:51PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 6 |
 kJ | 1826 | 1990 | 1509 | — | — | 2157 | 1136 | 1010 | 686 | 2215 | 2095 | 1349 | 1060 | 738 | 544 | 361 | 292 | 203 | 252 | 56 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 14 | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 322 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 339 | — | 67 | 45 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 147 | 10 | 174 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | ENE 10 | SW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | E 6 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 57 | 42 | 125 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 5 | — | SW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 5319 | — | 3416 | 5618 | 6343 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 23 | — | 29 | 109 | 80 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 31 | 3 | 152 | 574 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 40 |
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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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