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Whispering Waves Surf Forecast
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Whispering Waves surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 01 May 2025 SAST
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 (May 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1902 | 443 | 1176 | 769 | 1216 | 1938 | 1900 | 1643 | 1048 | 595 | 313 | 155 | 78 | 104 | 202 | 182 | 145 | 135 | 449 | 431 | 2096 | 1851 | 1931 | 1898 | 1614 | 1440 | 900 | 1712 | 1256 | 539 | 1405 | 1846 | 4669 | 854 | 622 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:08PM 1.41 | 6:24AM 1.36 | 6:56PM 1.27 | 7:13AM 1.18 | 8:05PM 1.14 | 8:28AM 1.03 | 9:58PM 1.08 | 10:37AM 0.98 | 11:46PM 1.14 | 12:13PM 1.04 | 12:46AM 1.24 | 1:06PM 1.14 | 1:25AM 1.34 | 1:44PM 1.23 | 1:57AM 1.43 | 2:16PM 1.31 | 2:26AM 1.50 | 2:45PM 1.38 | 2:54AM 1.54 | 3:13PM 1.43 | 3:21AM 1.56 | 3:41PM 1.45 | 3:49AM 1.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:55AM 0.19 | 12:12AM 0.31 | 12:37PM 0.34 | 1:02AM 0.48 | 1:30PM 0.48 | 2:17AM 0.63 | 2:53PM 0.59 | 4:31AM 0.69 | 4:54PM 0.60 | 6:19AM 0.61 | 6:16PM 0.54 | 7:11AM 0.50 | 7:04PM 0.45 | 7:45AM 0.40 | 7:40PM 0.37 | 8:14AM 0.31 | 8:11PM 0.31 | 8:41AM 0.23 | 8:40PM 0.25 | 9:07AM 0.17 | 9:09PM 0.22 | 9:34AM 0.14 | 9:38PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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