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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 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
23.3° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 6th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
4
2
3
4
2
2
3
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.1
S
18
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
8
3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5417
2887
1439
895
803
2351
1826
1004
744
645
589
384
297
191
144
181
440
150
207
327
2188
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
S
5
ESE
10
N
15
ENE
25
NE
10
N
5
E
20
NE
15
NNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
35
W
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
High Tide
2:43PM1.45m
2:54AM1.63m
3:12PM1.51m
3:22AM1.65m
3:40PM1.53m
3:49AM1.65m
4:07PM1.53m
4:16AM1.61m
4:35PM1.51m
4:43AM1.56m
5:03PM1.46m
5:11AM1.48m
5:32PM1.38m
5:40AM1.39m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.21m
9:07AM0.14m
9:09PM0.17m
9:34AM0.11m
9:37PM0.15m
10:00AM0.10m
10:05PM0.16m
10:26AM0.13m
10:33PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.24m
11:32PM0.35m
11:54AM0.33m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
3
1
4
3
Temp °C
20
18
19
21
21
21
22
19
26
24
21
25
25
23
29
28
27
21
21
21
22
17
17
18
20
18
19
19
18
24
22
20
22
23
22
28
27
27
23
18
19
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
11
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.2
S
8
3
S
12
Energy kJ
5417
2887
1439
895
396
2351
1826
1004
744
645
589
384
297
96
104
181
94
89
80
160
2188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
S
18
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
30
28
8
123
803
92
47
17
129
294
17
38
6
191
100
73
66
150
36
130
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
ENE
9
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
30
100
11
102
45
36
15
17
17
7
6
6
48
144
33
58
44
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NW
3
1.3
SSW
6
0.7
NE
8
0.4
NE
3
0.3
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
5
1.7
NE
7
1
ENE
8
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
5
1.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
8
Energy kJ
30
40
3
127
69
2
16
27
255
117
440
26
207
327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
114
16
0
0
0
5
39
0
1
43
0
43
266
0
0
114
0
0
39
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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