Whacky Point Surf Forecast

/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (32.69° S 28.37° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 21 Oct 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 20.8° 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 Thursday (Oct 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 5AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11AM (Thu 23rd Oct)	3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf	11PM (Mon 27th Oct)	13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful	11PM (Mon 27th Oct)	13ft (4.0m) 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 38°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).
	Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	2	1	3	4
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	17	16	14	12	12	9	12	11	13	11	6	8	10	10	13	13	15	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	459	396	499	1315	1291	662	325	218	8	112	101	241	435	315	587	763	383	679	430	1297	3987
Wind (km/h)	E	ENE	NNE	ENE	NE	NNE	WNW	SW	SW	SE	ENE	NW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SW	SSW	N	S	S	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:33PM 1.66	3:49AM 1.54		3:58PM 1.65	4:14AM 1.53		4:22PM 1.60	4:39AM 1.49		4:47PM 1.53		5:04AM 1.42	5:12PM 1.45		5:31AM 1.33	5:39PM 1.35		6:02AM 1.23	6:10PM 1.24
Low Tide / height (m)	9:21AM 0.11		9:43PM 0.07	9:46AM 0.11		10:07PM 0.07	10:12AM 0.13		10:32PM 0.11	10:38AM 0.18		10:57PM 0.17	11:04AM 0.26		11:24PM 0.26	11:31AM 0.35		11:54PM 0.35	12:02PM 0.47		12:31AM 0.46

	Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27
Sunrise	5:18	-	-	5:18	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:16	-	-	5:15	-	-	5:13	-	-	5:13	-	-
Sunset	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:23	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:25	-	-	6:27	-	-	6:27	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	21	18	23	23	23	38	29	21	21	21	18	23	22	18	18	18	16	20	21	18
Feels °C (?)	18	18	16	21	20	20	36	29	19	20	18	15	19	17	14	11	11	14	15	18	16

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

Wind Update Cross-off wind 64 km from Whacky Point has become light (light winds from the S.(Wind varies from 130 to 210 degs) at East London Airport). Waves should be turning clean at Whacky Point. 1.6m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.5m 8s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.