Whispering Waves Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.68° S 28.38° E

Issued: 7 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
18.6° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Whispering Waves surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whispering Waves surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whispering Waves this week:

The surf forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright mates, Rusty here with a look at what's coming our way at Whispering Waves. This point break is an exposed spot that loves a south swell. It's an inconsistent wave, so when it fires, you've gotta be on it. The water's sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. We've got a bit of a quiet start before things get rolling.

Right now, the surf is pretty ordinary. Sunday the 5th has some 5ft to 5ft swell coming from the SE, but the wind is on it and conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 6th is where we see a shift. Morning brings clean, glassy conditions with a 3ft SE swell (204 combined energy). It's small but clean, a decent little session if you're on a longboard. The afternoon holds the same glass, but drops off a touch more.

Tuesday the 7th starts off with a tiny 2ft SW swell and cross-wind – not great. But keep an eye on Tuesday afternoon. The wind swings offshore with a 2ft SW swell, period pushing 14 seconds (249 energy). That's a long period groundswell, and this point will handle it well. It'll be small but clean and lined up for the crew on the right boards.

Wednesday the 8th is a mixed bag. Morning is offshore but only 3ft (327 energy), and the wind is moderate. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 7ft, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds, meaning it'll be bumpy and chaotic. The offshore wind will keep the face cleanish, but the waves won't have much shape.

The standout is Thursday the 9th. Get ready. We've got a massive pulse of swell arriving. Thursday morning delivers an 12ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period and a whopping 5659 combined energy. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW. This is exceptional for experienced surfers – barrels will be on offer. The afternoon holds steady at 10ft (4164 energy). This is the day. The crowd will likely be on it, but that's the price for a wave this good.

Friday the 10th continues with excellent, powerful conditions. An 8ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period and strong offshore wind. The energy is still huge (2130 and 2098). It'll still be pumping, and it's still best for experienced surfers given the size and power. A solid option if the crowds were too thick on Thursday.

The second week gets trickier. Saturday the 11th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds making a mess of the 6ft swell. Sunday the 12th sees clean-ish conditions but only marginal 5ft to 6ft S swell.

The week of the 13th through the 16th offers some decent but not epic waves. Expect 4ft to 7ft swells from various directions, mostly clean with offshore or cross-off winds. The standout in that stretch is Thursday the 16th afternoon: a 7ft E swell with a moderate offshore SW wind, giving clean, well-shaped waves (974 combined energy).

From the 17th onwards, the energy drops and the wind gets stronger, bringing some messy but potentially powerful waves. The 18th holds 10ft SSW swell but with fresh offshore winds – it'll be big and clean again, but the guidance flags it as marginal, so keep an eye on it. The run finally fades out by Monday the 20th with small, poor surf.

So, if you want the best of it, mark Thursday the 9th as the big one – it's going to be special. Friday the 10th is a close second.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
2.2
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.9
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
773
593
453
263
160
124
89
97
203
190
305
406
1185
3802
2472
1705
2123
2091
1724
1002
1027
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
E
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
WNW
25
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
20
SW
20
SSW
5
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:33AM1.37m
7:07PM1.44m
7:12AM1.30m
7:49PM1.40m
8:00AM1.22m
8:40PM1.35m
9:01AM1.13m
9:47PM1.31m
10:26AM1.08m
11:11PM1.30m
12:01PM1.11m
00:35AM1.34m
1:20PM1.20m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.34m
12:45PM0.22m
1:16AM0.38m
1:23PM0.28m
2:04AM0.42m
2:09PM0.36m
3:04AM0.47m
3:08PM0.43m
4:21AM0.49m
4:27PM0.49m
5:49AM0.47m
5:57PM0.47m
7:07AM0.38m
7:18PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
3
1
2
3
5
Temp °C
17
20
22
19
23
20
21
28
22
17
19
20
17
16
17
16
17
17
15
16
18
Feels °C
14
16
17
14
20
17
17
25
17
16
15
14
11
12
13
13
12
12
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SW
18
2.4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.9
S
12
Energy kJ
773
593
453
263
160
124
80
42
86
190
305
23
80
1817
1509
1705
2123
2091
1724
1002
1027
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.7
SW
14
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
1.4
SE
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
66
35
31
41
37
34
44
48
203
55
50
14
42
40
183
16
16
14
13
156
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
E
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
55
26
26
21
44
55
89
97
46
22
22
36
6
7
8
8
7
7
11
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
ENE
4
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
7
0.4
SW
3
0.8
SW
4
2.2
SSW
6
2.3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
1.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
13
118
93
2
16
406
1185
3802
2472
223
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
1
1
73
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
129
353
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
374
402
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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 16 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).

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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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