Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Clay this week:
The surf forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ENE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1397 | 904 | 763 | 802 | 1074 | 1839 | 958 | 1132 | 688 | 365 | 373 | 294 | 217 | 176 | 200 | 115 | 178 | 246 | 116 | 87 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.62m | 3:49AM1.61m | 4:09PM1.71m | 4:16AM1.66m | 4:35PM1.77m | 4:44AM1.67m | 5:02PM1.78m | 5:12AM1.64m | 5:31PM1.75m | 5:42AM1.57m | 6:02PM1.67m | 6:14AM1.47m | 6:36PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:46PM0.15m | 9:55AM0.03m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:21AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:48AM-0.03m | 11:10PM0.05m | 11:15AM0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:49AM0.31m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1397 | 762 | 704 | 416 | 342 | 1034 | 228 | 137 | 688 | 365 | 373 | 294 | 217 | 176 | 200 | 115 | 121 | 246 | 116 | 1626 | 818 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | 161 | 357 | 84 | 170 | 333 | 8 | 10 | 63 | 40 | 23 | 169 | 90 | 10 | 45 | 60 | 9 | 222 | 219 | 87 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | — | S 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 7 | — | 18 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | S 8 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | SW 2 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 5 |
398 | 904 | 763 | 802 | 1074 | 1839 | 958 | 1132 | 64 | 126 | 182 | — | — | 74 | — | 5 | 178 | 1 | 69 | 41 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 408 | 625 | 129 | 114 | 183 | 114 | 139 | 183 | 218 | 58 | 397 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 158 | 5 |
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Information about the White Clay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for White Clay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Clay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Clay 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 (White Clay) 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 White Clay 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.
White Clay is 50 km (31 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











