Whispering Waves Surf Forecast
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Whispering Waves Surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whispering Waves this week:
The surf forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whispering Waves in the next 7 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 19) at 11AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 19th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 23rd Jan) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 24th Jan) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whispering Waves over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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S | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | E |
9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
175 | 142 | 193 | 720 | 248 | 260 | 309 | 320 | 337 | 883 | 1329 | 1161 | 919 | 1105 | 1664 | 1011 | 632 | 628 | 1995 | 742 | 407 | 278 | 291 |
NE | NE | SSW | SW | S | ESE | NE | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | ENE | NE | SE | SW | SW | SW | SSE | E | NE | ENE | NE | WSW |
on | on | off | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off |
7:27AM 1.34 | 7:28PM 1.18 | 8:07AM 1.25 | 8:12PM 1.08 | 8:59AM 1.16 | 9:18PM 0.98 | 10:18AM 1.10 | 11:12PM 0.95 | 11:58AM 1.11 | 12:55AM 1.02 | 1:13PM 1.19 | 1:54AM 1.13 | 2:04PM 1.29 | ||||||||||
1:04AM 0.30 | 1:36PM 0.48 | 1:38AM 0.41 | 2:21PM 0.56 | 2:21AM 0.52 | 3:26PM 0.64 | 3:26AM 0.62 | 5:08PM 0.66 | 5:13AM 0.66 | 6:45PM 0.60 | 6:50AM 0.61 | 7:45PM 0.49 | 7:50AM 0.51 | 8:27PM 0.37 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Barbel Point which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Whispering Waves.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | ||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
- | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 |
- | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). |
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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 7 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.