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Lat Long: 31.96° S 29.18° E

White Clay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Clay sea temperature is
23.1°C
1.6° 

White Clay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Clay surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 27th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 27th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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273
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607
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804
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176
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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ENE
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NNE
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ENE
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SSW
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SW
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High Tide
4:12PM1.81m
4:32AM1.64m
4:48PM1.74m
5:10AM1.57m
5:27PM1.61m
5:51AM1.46m
6:09PM1.45m
6:41AM1.33m
7:01PM1.27m
7:52AM1.21m
8:21PM1.11m
9:47AM1.15m
10:32PM1.05m
Low Tide
10:25PM-0.02m
10:33AM0.04m
11:01PM0.05m
11:12AM0.13m
11:40PM0.16m
11:55AM0.27m
00:24AM0.30m
12:47PM0.44m
1:20AM0.45m
2:05PM0.60m
2:48AM0.56m
4:19PM0.65m
4:48AM0.57m
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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.

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