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Whispering Waves surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 01 Feb 2026 SAST
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Whispering Waves surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
22.3° C
 (Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whispering Waves this week:

The surf forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 5th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 6th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 2nd Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
2
2
0
0
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.4
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.5
E
1.5
SSE
1.8
SE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)18151614131212121111611968888868
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)811685654123092411641581091381149039165369403315280363244257
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
15
E
20
E
25
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:48PM
1.59
4:13AM
1.65
4:23PM
1.63
4:47AM
1.71
4:56PM
1.63
5:19AM
1.72
5:27PM
1.58
5:50AM
1.68
5:55PM
1.51
6:18AM
1.60
6:23PM
1.42
6:45AM
1.49
6:49PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41AM
0.15
9:59PM
0.03
10:19AM
0.09
10:32PM
-0.02
10:54AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.03
11:26AM
0.09
11:32PM
0.00
11:56AM
0.15
11:59PM
0.08
12:25PM
0.23
12:26AM
0.18
12:53PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
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Sunset-7:08--7:08--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:06--7:05-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242524252625282725282825282824252523232423
Feels °C (?)242425262626292726282725282924242524232323
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Information about the Whispering Waves Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whispering Waves provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Whispering Waves can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whispering Waves 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 (Whispering Waves) 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 Whispering Waves 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.

Whispering Waves is 44 km (27 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.

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