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Lat Long: 32.69° S 28.37° E

Whacky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whacky Point sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.1° 

Whacky Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whacky Point surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 (Oct 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 10th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 36°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
1.8
E
8
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
SW
9
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
649
476
456
732
353
260
268
412
368
465
149
144
155
90
298
163
58
41
195
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
35
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
WSW
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:46AM1.51m
3:01PM1.71m
3:17AM1.57m
3:30PM1.74m
3:46AM1.60m
3:58PM1.73m
4:13AM1.59m
4:25PM1.68m
4:40AM1.54m
4:51PM1.60m
5:06AM1.47m
5:16PM1.49m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.13m
8:47AM0.09m
9:14PM0.05m
9:16AM0.04m
9:42PM0.02m
9:45AM0.03m
10:08PM0.02m
10:12AM0.06m
10:34PM0.06m
10:39AM0.12m
10:59PM0.13m
11:06AM0.20m
11:25PM0.23m
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Temp °C
20
19
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18
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26
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36
34
25
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18
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Feels °C
21
17
18
18
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18
20
26
25
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35
34
28
18
18
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19
17
18
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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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