
Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 47 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 456 | 332 | 108 | 203 | 225 | 55 | 44 | 44 | 97 | 234 | 181 | 270 | 441 | 364 | 762 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32PM1.42m | 1:47AM1.36m | 2:02PM1.57m | 2:19AM1.48m | 2:33PM1.70m | 2:51AM1.58m | 3:04PM1.79m | 3:24AM1.64m | 3:37PM1.83m | 3:57AM1.66m | 4:12PM1.81m | 4:32AM1.64m | 4:48PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.34m | 7:45AM0.27m | 8:15PM0.19m | 8:17AM0.16m | 8:46PM0.07m | 8:49AM0.06m | 9:18PM-0.01m | 9:23AM0.01m | 9:51PM-0.04m | 9:57AM-0.00m | 10:25PM-0.02m | 10:33AM0.04m | 11:01PM0.05m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | SSW 9 | ESE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 |
539 | 47 | 33 | 25 | 1739 | 992 | 456 | 332 | 57 | 56 | 67 | 55 | 44 | 31 | 97 | 87 | 181 | 270 | 291 | 114 | 583 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
60 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 108 | 17 | 36 | 82 | 32 | 22 | 78 | 31 | 86 | 93 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 6 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | SW 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
22 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 146 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 797 | 1514 | 1338 | — | 8 | 17 | 43 | — | 203 | 225 | 53 | — | 44 | — | 234 | — | — | 441 | 364 | 762 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 241 | 449 | 241 | 970 | 262 | 277 | 397 | 0 | 292 | 398 | 1 | 504 | 294 | 0 | 139 | 110 | 9 | 158 | 241 | 0 |
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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.










