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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 13 Mar 2026 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
22.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whacky Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
1.6
ENE
0.3
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131212141351513131212121177913161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1431338747522714942156209283218311148186134281235848943659
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
SSW
5
SE
5
NW
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
WSW
5
S
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
ononoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
1.04
1:41PM
1.13
2:10AM
1.22
2:14PM
1.29
2:36AM
1.39
2:43PM
1.43
3:02AM
1.56
3:12PM
1.55
3:29AM
1.70
3:41PM
1.63
3:58AM
1.80
4:11PM
1.68
4:27AM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.64
7:40AM
0.63
7:56PM
0.48
8:12AM
0.47
8:23PM
0.32
8:40AM
0.31
8:49PM
0.18
9:09AM
0.16
9:16PM
0.05
9:38AM
0.04
9:44PM
-0.03
10:08AM
-0.04
10:13PM
-0.08
10:38AM
-0.07
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09
Sunset6:27--6:25--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:19--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282326262426272428282328272429272426272530
Feels °C (?)282426282826262328282630282431282929292629
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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 16 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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