White Clay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SAST
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White Clay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Clay sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.7
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
11
1
E
11
0.8
E
8
0.6
S
12
0.7
E
10
0.6
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
266
270
320
78
88
168
139
132
118
231
72
110
98
100
121
86
74
72
73
50
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
0
WNW
15
NNE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
5
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:50AM1.53m
6:22PM1.45m
6:39AM1.38m
7:19PM1.36m
7:36AM1.24m
8:31PM1.28m
8:51AM1.12m
9:57PM1.25m
10:24AM1.08m
11:19PM1.27m
11:48AM1.11m
00:22AM1.33m
12:49PM1.18m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.20m
12:04PM0.19m
00:28AM0.33m
12:53PM0.31m
1:29AM0.47m
1:52PM0.41m
2:47AM0.58m
3:05PM0.50m
4:24AM0.61m
4:31PM0.53m
5:50AM0.56m
5:46PM0.51m
6:49AM0.48m
6:44PM0.46m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
19
21
21
20
21
22
20
23
24
22
20
21
19
20
20
19
19
20
20
21
22
18
21
20
19
19
19
18
22
24
21
18
20
19
20
19
20
19
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.6
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
11
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
10
0.6
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
257
266
270
285
74
88
168
139
131
91
231
72
36
98
100
121
86
74
292
715
362
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
E
9
0.4
S
13
0.6
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
140
129
63
90
36
56
52
102
132
118
46
41
110
81
71
46
29
64
72
55
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
37
61
81
47
78
85
44
87
112
73
64
57
53
44
6
44
53
28
57
32
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
4
1.5
ENE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
320
35
160
3
5
1
3
10
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
158
241
12
292
292
0
0
19
0
1
0
0
0
74
0
0
183
12
39
292
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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.

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