Whispering Waves Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.68° S 28.38° E

Issued: 7 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
22.6° C

1.4°C warmer than normal 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 2,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 12th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
4
3
3
1
4
4
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
1.8
SSW
6
3
SW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
S
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
S
15
1.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
161
128
126
89
254
2692
801
1535
1680
781
669
585
393
847
380
244
505
394
930
822
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
25
SW
35
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
5
E
10
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:59PM1.38m
12:36PM1.20m
00:59AM1.47m
1:34PM1.30m
1:53AM1.55m
2:26PM1.40m
2:44AM1.61m
3:14PM1.48m
3:32AM1.64m
4:01PM1.54m
4:18AM1.63m
4:48PM1.57m
5:04AM1.59m
5:34PM1.56m
Low Tide
6:28AM0.37m
6:30PM0.37m
7:25AM0.27m
7:30PM0.29m
8:16AM0.17m
8:24PM0.21m
9:04AM0.10m
9:15PM0.15m
9:49AM0.06m
10:04PM0.12m
10:34AM0.05m
10:53PM0.14m
11:17AM0.07m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
3
12
1
2
Temp °C
18
25
29
23
22
20
16
16
16
16
16
19
16
18
17
16
16
17
17
18
19
Feels °C
16
21
26
19
16
14
10
13
14
13
13
16
14
10
9
11
14
15
15
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
6
1
E
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
S
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.6
SE
8
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
73
137
144
115
126
42
1280
801
1535
1680
781
669
333
393
81
380
244
505
394
226
822
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
10
1.4
SSE
7
0.5
E
9
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
E
8
0.6
E
8
1
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
S
15
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
255
161
128
126
89
26
85
97
114
75
173
43
585
161
46
222
101
313
930
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
56
51
9
5
31
32
48
29
37
38
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
1.8
SSW
6
3
SW
12
1
E
5
2.1
SE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
12
0.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
4
1.6
E
7
Energy kJ
135
109
1
2
254
2692
52
403
306
149
847
2
25
260
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
5
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
1
1
1
0
98
422
1
0
93
71
0
0
1
489
353
1
0
75
1
71
402
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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).

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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