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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 09 Dec 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
22.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 9th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 13th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 13th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
3
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.1
SW
1.2
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121213121113131322710161410131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30429941079956025651543728618134941691647581587402304304410403
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SE
15
E
25
NE
35
NE
45
ENE
25
NE
30
WSW
15
WSW
35
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
10
WSW
15
ENE
30
ENE
10
NNW
10
SE
10
SE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offononcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
1.31
7:26AM
1.35
7:34PM
1.18
8:26AM
1.26
8:36PM
1.07
9:37AM
1.21
10:00PM
1.01
10:55AM
1.19
11:30PM
1.01
12:03PM
1.22
12:40AM
1.07
12:56PM
1.26
1:30AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:41PM
0.37
12:56AM
0.30
1:36PM
0.48
1:46AM
0.40
2:42PM
0.58
2:45AM
0.49
4:05PM
0.62
4:00AM
0.56
5:30PM
0.60
5:21AM
0.57
6:36PM
0.53
6:29AM
0.54
7:24PM
0.45
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--
Sunset-7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08-
rain showers
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rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2-7---1--1105---------
Temp. °C222321191920252525261919222020202221242522
Feels °C (?)212121171717212024261517171516181819252525
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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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