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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 03 Apr 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
22.2° 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 (Apr 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
2
2
3
3
2
3
8
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
1.5
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.4
ESE
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
4
SSW
4
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141388811141616161515141312121211111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13613830912514628673322361928700479463385286615689346613971988211169
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
30
WSW
5
NNE
10
ESE
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
S
30
WSW
35
SW
45
SW
30
W
20
WSW
10
SE
15
NE
35
NE
40
NE
25
NE
20
NE
30
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglasscross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcrossonononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.58
4:43AM
1.67
4:57PM
1.53
5:07AM
1.59
5:21PM
1.46
5:31AM
1.49
5:46PM
1.37
5:55AM
1.38
6:11PM
1.26
6:21AM
1.26
6:42PM
1.13
6:52AM
1.13
7:29PM
1.00
7:51AM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
0.06
10:52AM
0.07
10:56PM
0.12
11:16AM
0.14
11:21PM
0.20
11:41AM
0.23
11:46PM
0.30
12:07PM
0.34
12:13AM
0.42
12:37PM
0.46
12:44AM
0.56
1:19PM
0.59
1:36AM
0.70
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24
Sunset6:00--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---19227-------------
Temp. °C272423262320212021231918191921232128272531
Feels °C (?)232424282620222114151215171716181726252631
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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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