Whale Rock surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 SAST
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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
24.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whale Rock in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whale Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.1
SW
1.7
SSW
1.3
S
1
SSW
1.6
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
3
SSW
4
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)620710126151514137101111131079121113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54152733073131481481041338220840724313817895397149642751500880
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
35
SSW
30
SSW
10
E
25
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
NW
30
SSW
15
SSE
20
NNE
15
NE
35
NE
25
SW
40
SW
45
SSW
15
W
10
S
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffcrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35
clear
clear
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---132---------11-----
Temp. °C242323212123232628262323212325232324191819
Feels °C (?)252018211920202527261717202224241514111516
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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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