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Whale Rock Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Whale Rock surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whale Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whale Rock sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whale Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Whale Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whale Rock in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 6 | SW 13 | |
266 | 231 | 248 | 135 | 168 | 181 | 143 | 131 | 121 | 191 | 188 | 78 | 101 | 97 | 121 | 104 | 96 | 140 | 84 | 53 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:22PM1.45m | 6:39AM1.38m | 7:19PM1.36m | 7:36AM1.24m | 8:31PM1.28m | 8:51AM1.12m | 9:57PM1.25m | 10:24AM1.08m | 11:19PM1.27m | 11:48AM1.11m | 00:22AM1.33m | 12:49PM1.18m | 1:09AM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.19m | 00:28AM0.33m | 12:53PM0.31m | 1:29AM0.47m | 1:52PM0.41m | 2:47AM0.58m | 3:05PM0.50m | 4:24AM0.61m | 4:31PM0.53m | 5:50AM0.56m | 5:46PM0.51m | 6:49AM0.48m | 6:44PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 5 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 |
 kJ | 266 | 231 | 248 | 135 | 52 | 181 | 143 | 131 | 68 | 191 | 188 | 57 | 101 | 97 | 121 | 104 | 96 | 81 | 14 | 31 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | S 10 | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 129 | 63 | 90 | 76 | 85 | 117 | 102 | 97 | 121 | 48 | 18 | 78 | 49 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 94 | 140 | 45 | 45 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ENE 5 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SW 13 | E 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 61 | 81 | 48 | 47 | 44 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 5 | 25 | 58 | 44 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 84 | 7 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 168 | 298 | — | 120 | 2 | 12 | 123 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 11 | — | 31 | 53 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 70 | 0 | 289 | 403 | 0 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0 | 37 | 289 | 0 | 133 | 186 | 10 |
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Information about the Whale Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whale Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whale Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whale Rock 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 (Whale Rock) 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 Whale Rock 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.
Whale Rock is 47 km (29 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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