Whacky Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 SAST
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Whacky Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whacky Point sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whacky Point this week:

The surf forecast for Whacky Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 2PM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 21st Nov)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whacky Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1
S
1.2
SSE
1
S
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)13122017161414131212111110101091416141212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61278855306928744160177712951435993617596408192282159211306290283158
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
20
S
20
SSW
15
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
15
S
15
ESE
15
NNE
25
E
25
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
W
20
E
30
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononcross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29AM
1.45
3:36PM
1.55
3:57AM
1.46
4:05PM
1.53
4:26AM
1.44
4:34PM
1.49
4:57AM
1.40
5:03PM
1.44
5:29AM
1.35
5:35PM
1.37
6:07AM
1.29
6:11PM
1.29
6:52AM
1.24
6:57PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:20PM
0.15
9:25AM
0.21
9:48PM
0.14
9:55AM
0.22
10:17PM
0.15
10:24AM
0.24
10:46PM
0.19
10:55AM
0.29
11:18PM
0.23
11:28AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.29
12:06PM
0.44
12:32AM
0.36
12:54PM
0.52
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-4:54--4:54--4:54--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52-
Sunset--6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------61451-----2
Temp. °C192122192322192323202321202021202222192426
Feels °C (?)191820191918162122202119201820212019162326
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The above surf forecast table for Whacky Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whacky Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whacky Point 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 (Whacky Point) 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 Whacky Point 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.

Whacky Point is 45 km (28 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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