Whispering Waves Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.68° S 28.38° E

Issued: 1 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
19.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,096 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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 Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SSW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
482
225
708
1571
1816
962
638
538
299
249
227
1043
1193
623
508
413
299
249
230
440
352
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
10
SW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
W
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
ESE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
off
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
off
High Tide
1:15AM1.25m
1:51PM1.16m
2:02AM1.30m
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
Low Tide
6:51PM0.54m
7:41AM0.45m
7:45PM0.49m
8:23AM0.38m
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
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part 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
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
 mm
5
4
Temp °C
22
21
22
24
21
26
29
26
25
28
24
19
18
17
20
21
20
27
29
23
21
Feels °C
19
19
20
23
21
24
26
23
23
26
20
15
12
15
18
18
17
23
25
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SSW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
482
225
708
1571
1816
962
638
538
299
249
227
1043
1193
623
508
413
299
249
230
207
352
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
SW
12
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.2
S
16
0.5
E
9
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
27
73
100
63
68
68
68
62
81
85
164
79
60
77
73
68
20
40
174
184
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
S
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
28
94
3
2
145
85
28
5
5
3
1
4
191
307
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
5
1
NE
5
1.2
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
5
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
51
51
135
136
3
83
59
440
306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
73
4
0
71
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
291
0
139
395
402
4
4
73
71
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
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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