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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 10 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
24.4° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 11th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 11th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
1
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.6
S
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSW
1
ENE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
SW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1414141413131212811136121219811981413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)974131061431331067345452365723835155745612256610082
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
35
SW
25
SSW
5
WSW
5
S
0
NNE
5
WSW
5
SE
15
E
15
NNE
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
E
25
SSW
35
SW
20
SW
10
ENE
15
N
20
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
0.95
11:18AM
0.98
12:36AM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:37AM
0.79
5:51PM
0.66
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1-------17-----
Temp. °C262624232324222324232727272626201820192122
Feels °C (?)232521232525252625232828262728151418161819
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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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