Whispering Waves Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.68° S 28.38° E

Issued: 7 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whispering Waves sea temperature is
21.0° C

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,468 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2
S
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
1230
1275
397
235
166
94
144
246
346
297
575
250
463
394
257
178
273
424
416
301
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NNW
25
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
5
N
5
ENE
5
WNW
0
NW
10
NE
10
N
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
25
SW
20
SSW
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:11PM1.46m
7:20AM1.29m
8:02PM1.39m
8:12AM1.18m
8:59PM1.31m
9:15AM1.09m
10:04PM1.25m
10:32AM1.04m
11:13PM1.21m
11:53AM1.04m
00:19AM1.22m
1:00PM1.09m
1:15AM1.25m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.19m
1:21AM0.37m
1:30PM0.29m
2:16AM0.47m
2:20PM0.39m
3:19AM0.54m
3:17PM0.48m
4:31AM0.57m
4:27PM0.54m
5:46AM0.56m
5:43PM0.56m
6:50AM0.51m
6:51PM0.54m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
19
17
18
20
18
24
26
23
24
24
21
27
28
23
21
20
19
20
20
20
Feels °C
13
16
16
13
15
15
22
25
21
24
22
19
24
27
20
19
17
18
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2
S
12
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
SSW
12
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
553
1230
1275
294
235
166
89
102
78
83
297
575
250
463
96
140
102
273
424
416
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
1.2
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
6
6
8
397
149
64
94
71
246
346
66
53
30
14
394
257
178
81
83
85
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SW
13
0.7
S
17
0.3
SE
11
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
5
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
7
12
25
30
144
28
138
290
18
103
3
2
40
152
30
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
0.8
NE
4
1.5
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
NE
7
0.3
ENE
3
1.1
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
251
18
116
153
216
2
121
76
11
7
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1
153
308
1
1
6
0
0
73
1
1
153
1
0
0
0
168
268
268
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
5
6
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
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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