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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 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
23.8° 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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
3
0
0
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.4
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
0.1
E
8
1.5
S
11
0.2
E
8
2.2
S
16
2.4
S
15
2.3
SSW
14
0.2
ENE
8
1.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
46
0
0
1
505
5
2386
2543
0
7
987
565
396
292
146
146
155
104
58
108
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
50
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
E
5
NW
20
SSW
15
S
15
WNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
W
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
00:56AM1.45m
1:21PM1.33m
1:39AM1.59m
2:04PM1.44m
2:20AM1.70m
2:45PM1.53m
3:00AM1.77m
3:25PM1.59m
3:41AM1.78m
4:06PM1.62m
4:23AM1.74m
4:48PM1.60m
5:06AM1.65m
5:33PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:16AM0.33m
7:17PM0.29m
7:58AM0.19m
8:00PM0.18m
8:38AM0.08m
8:43PM0.10m
9:18AM0.01m
9:24PM0.05m
9:57AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.05m
10:37AM0.03m
10:51PM0.11m
11:19AM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
3
Temp °C
26
23
20
17
17
17
16
19
20
18
19
20
18
22
23
21
21
21
19
20
20
19
19
13
10
15
14
15
15
17
17
18
19
17
20
20
22
17
18
18
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
0.4
S
12
3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.5
S
11
1.6
S
12
2.2
S
16
2.4
S
15
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
6
1.1
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1750
46
2750
1382
505
723
2386
2543
2012
1269
987
565
396
292
57
146
155
104
34
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
8
1
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
13
4
1
309
234
5
7
9
35
14
6
146
38
32
22
114
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.1
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
5
5
38
8
8
7
123
56
8
116
35
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
4.5
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
2311
7025
8
45
7
14
3
58
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
5
294
702
1
5
109
1
24
5
1
41
262
0
39
129
0
35
110
5
35
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
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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