Whispering Waves Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.68° S 28.38° E

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
18.9° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,921 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
2
3
3
4
4
1
0
2
2
2
1
0
3
4
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
3
SW
11
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
10
2.1
SW
10
2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
638
545
304
249
554
1373
1224
1847
1074
618
333
190
274
706
1871
4706
2859
851
772
446
459
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NE
15
NW
30
SW
30
SW
15
WSW
5
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
25
SW
30
WSW
40
W
45
W
35
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
20
NE
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross
off
off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
2:34PM1.23m
2:43AM1.35m
3:11PM1.30m
3:19AM1.40m
3:46PM1.36m
3:53AM1.44m
4:19PM1.41m
4:25AM1.46m
4:52PM1.44m
4:56AM1.47m
5:24PM1.46m
5:27AM1.45m
5:57PM1.46m
5:59AM1.42m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.43m
9:00AM0.31m
9:08PM0.37m
9:34AM0.26m
9:44PM0.32m
10:07AM0.21m
10:18PM0.29m
10:38AM0.18m
10:51PM0.28m
11:09AM0.16m
11:24PM0.29m
11:40AM0.16m
11:58PM0.31m
12:11PM0.18m
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
4
Temp °C
28
23
27
29
24
18
17
15
15
16
16
24
19
16
17
18
16
17
18
15
17
Feels °C
26
20
22
28
20
13
10
10
14
14
12
23
16
12
8
8
5
12
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
ENE
8
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
2.2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.3
E
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
2.5
SSW
10
2
S
10
2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
638
545
304
249
107
1373
1224
1847
1074
618
614
547
453
245
132
48
1406
832
772
446
459
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
SW
13
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
0.3
E
9
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
Energy kJ
91
79
95
93
234
65
53
50
29
333
190
274
706
15
229
144
81
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.9
SSW
19
0.4
E
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
9
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
Energy kJ
2
2
554
26
51
126
90
40
72
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
1.2
NE
8
1.7
SW
7
2.1
SSW
8
0.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
5
3
ENE
8
0.5
SW
3
1.8
SW
6
3
SW
11
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
10
2.1
SW
10
0.6
NNE
4
Energy kJ
1
178
261
491
63
88
1030
5
265
1871
4706
2859
851
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
3
1
2
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
4
4
9
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
71
1
1
20
1
395
353
0
0
71
4
0
0
351
316
351
351
0
29
1
20
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
9
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
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).

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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