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Whacky Point Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Whacky Point surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whacky Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | |
258 | 104 | 109 | 79 | 53 | 348 | 561 | 332 | 864 | 1849 | 4234 | 7651 | 4878 | 4007 | 3295 | 2092 | 1103 | 517 | 679 | 700 | 3441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:45PM1.11m | 11:28AM1.04m | 00:19AM1.22m | 12:46PM1.13m | 1:13AM1.35m | 1:34PM1.24m | 1:52AM1.46m | 2:10PM1.34m | 2:24AM1.54m | 2:42PM1.42m | 2:53AM1.59m | 3:12PM1.47m | 3:21AM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.59m | 5:21AM0.64m | 5:42PM0.55m | 6:49AM0.52m | 6:49PM0.44m | 7:36AM0.39m | 7:34PM0.34m | 8:11AM0.29m | 8:09PM0.26m | 8:40AM0.20m | 8:40PM0.21m | 9:07AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.17m | 9:34AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | 5:28 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
19 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 258 | 104 | 273 | 79 | 294 | 348 | 561 | 332 | 202 | 161 | 1952 | 4096 | 71 | 4007 | 3295 | 2092 | 1103 | 517 | 188 | 700 | 3441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | S 17 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | SSW 16 | E 10 | S 17 | S 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 109 | 6 | 53 | 21 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 127 | 98 | — | 48 | 47 | 46 | 31 | 223 | 30 | 610 | 1308 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 43 | 43 | 4 | 141 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | NE 5 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | SW 5 | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 430 | 408 | 424 | 404 | — | 445 | 126 | 74 | 864 | 1849 | 4234 | 7651 | 4878 | — | — | 9 | 68 | 43 | 679 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 4 | 1 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 617 | 972 | 29 | 329 | 404 | 0 | 291 | 484 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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