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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 20 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
22.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
1
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.1
E
1.1
E
2.5
SSW
3
S
3.5
S
Period(s) (?)14141413131417161514131211121212897910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17241042833375927633406459331752140113844725810279775314921267217762307
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
SW
10
SSE
25
W
35
SW
40
SW
10
W
15
ENE
30
ENE
30
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NE
5
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:53AM
1.54
6:18PM
1.39
6:37AM
1.36
7:10PM
1.25
7:34AM
1.18
8:32PM
1.12
9:13AM
1.04
10:45PM
1.11
11:28AM
1.04
12:19AM
1.22
12:46PM
1.13
1:13AM
1.35
1:34PM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:38PM
0.15
12:07PM
0.20
12:22AM
0.31
12:52PM
0.35
1:18AM
0.48
1:55PM
0.50
2:51AM
0.63
3:43PM
0.59
5:21AM
0.64
5:42PM
0.55
6:49AM
0.52
6:49PM
0.44
7:36AM
0.39
7:34PM
0.34
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35-
Sunset--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192323192020171820192225222828242121171717
Feels °C (?)152018161211131515131619182625211817888
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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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