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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 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
19.8° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 16th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
7
5
3
4
4
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SSW
4.5
SSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
2.4
E
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)1414131313131312121211131288998887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6831845195627978309226141956164316701292145110966471181965725654471382356481
Wind
(km/h)
45
SW
50
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
15
S
5
NW
15
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
15
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
0
E
10
ESE
15
E
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
ononononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23PM
1.03
12:57AM
1.11
1:34PM
1.21
1:50AM
1.25
2:14PM
1.38
2:26AM
1.37
2:46PM
1.52
2:57AM
1.47
3:14PM
1.62
3:24AM
1.54
3:40PM
1.69
3:51AM
1.58
4:05PM
1.71
4:16AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
0.63
7:19AM
0.51
7:49PM
0.47
8:02AM
0.36
8:27PM
0.33
8:34AM
0.23
8:57PM
0.21
9:01AM
0.13
9:24PM
0.13
9:27AM
0.06
9:49PM
0.07
9:52AM
0.03
10:13PM
0.05
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------32-1----110
Temp. °C212015181817181818191919202121222119212018
Feels °C (?)13106121216151417171615171720171720211820
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  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Whacky Point (strong winds from the SW at East London Airport 64 km from Whacky Point). A 6.4m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here

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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 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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