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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 27 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
22.4° 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 27th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
1.8
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1212121011811111111111011107778888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2652031812677119345130723921019817015367321235298419539393223
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
0
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossglassononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:01PM
1.03
12:59AM
1.15
1:22PM
1.17
1:50AM
1.33
2:06PM
1.31
2:26AM
1.49
2:40PM
1.43
2:58AM
1.61
3:11PM
1.51
3:26AM
1.69
3:39PM
1.57
3:53AM
1.72
4:06PM
1.59
4:18AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
0.58
7:20AM
0.54
7:34PM
0.43
8:07AM
0.38
8:12PM
0.28
8:41AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.17
9:10AM
0.14
9:12PM
0.09
9:37AM
0.07
9:39PM
0.04
10:03AM
0.03
10:05PM
0.04
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-11-51------2-11----2
Temp. °C252724242221222221222223242423262524272724
Feels °C (?)242526221921222123222122232222262323252426
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Information about the Whacky Point Surf forecast

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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