Surf Forecasts:
Whacky Point surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 2,968 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whacky Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 60 | 103 | 322 | 2482 | 2255 | 2785 | 2504 | 2888 | 1111 | 699 | 553 | 737 | 771 | 691 | 572 | 469 | 367 | 374 | 302 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.39m | 5:03AM1.42m | 5:31PM1.36m | 5:36AM1.38m | 6:07PM1.33m | 6:11AM1.32m | 6:48PM1.29m | 6:51AM1.25m | 7:35PM1.26m | 7:40AM1.18m | 8:33PM1.25m | 8:45AM1.12m | 9:40PM1.26m | 10:05AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.36m | 11:51AM0.27m | 00:07AM0.41m | 12:28PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.47m | 1:10PM0.36m | 1:42AM0.52m | 2:00PM0.41m | 2:48AM0.55m | 3:00PM0.45m | 4:05AM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
— | — | — | 1 | 65 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 19 |
19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | E 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
37 | 60 | 103 | 322 | 21 | 2255 | 2785 | 2504 | 2888 | 1111 | 699 | 553 | 737 | 771 | 691 | 572 | 469 | 367 | 374 | 302 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
49 | 35 | 34 | 175 | 12 | 45 | 72 | 50 | 39 | 113 | 367 | 367 | 211 | 123 | 173 | 158 | 86 | 30 | 18 | 91 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | — | SSW 12 | E 8 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — |
11 | 18 | 25 | 33 | — | 99 | 34 | 69 | 99 | 41 | 113 | 184 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 59 | 61 | 48 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 8 |
39 | 29 | 28 | — | 2482 | — | — | — | 776 | 856 | 688 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 486 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 302 | 0 | 29 | 168 | 352 | 404 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 489 |
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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.











