Whacky Point Surf Forecast

/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (32.69° S 28.37° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 19 Nov 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 20.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whacky Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8PM (Wed 19th Nov)	1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf	8PM (Thu 20th Nov)	5ft (1.6m) 19s
Most Powerful	2PM (Fri 21st Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	1	2	3	2	3	4	2	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	13	12	20	17	16	14	14	13	12	12	11	11	10	10	10	9	12	12	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	104	57	44	278	855	3636	2963	2228	1581	1121	1082	894	555	778	402	279	226	135	193	174	317
Wind (km/h)	SSW	SSE	NW	S	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	W	SSE	ESE	NNE	ESE	ESE	S	SSE	SE	N	E	ENE	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		3:08PM 1.55	3:29AM 1.45		3:36PM 1.55	3:57AM 1.46		4:05PM 1.53	4:26AM 1.44		4:34PM 1.49	4:57AM 1.40		5:03PM 1.44		5:29AM 1.35	5:35PM 1.37		6:07AM 1.29	6:11PM 1.29
Low Tide / height (m)	8:56AM 0.24		9:20PM 0.15	9:25AM 0.21		9:48PM 0.14	9:55AM 0.22		10:17PM 0.15	10:24AM 0.24		10:46PM 0.19	10:55AM 0.29		11:18PM 0.23	11:28AM 0.36		11:52PM 0.29	12:06PM 0.44		12:32AM 0.36

	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
Sunrise	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:54	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-	4:52	-	-
Sunset	-	6:47	-	-	6:49	-	-	6:50	-	-	6:51	-	-	6:52	-	-	6:52	-	-	6:53	-

Rain (mm)	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	15	7	2	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	21	18	21	22	19	22	22	19	22	22	20	21	20	19	20	21	19	21	22	20
Feels °C (?)	18	17	18	18	20	18	18	18	17	21	21	20	21	19	19	19	21	19	18	19	20

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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.