
Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
270 | 322 | 355 | 414 | 586 | 681 | 916 | 860 | 808 | 417 | 450 | 384 | 384 | 637 | 640 | 223 | 340 | 196 | 162 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.11m | 9:46AM1.04m | 11:01PM1.05m | 12:15PM1.15m | 00:44AM1.17m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:35AM1.32m | 1:57PM1.52m | 2:13AM1.45m | 2:31PM1.66m | 2:47AM1.55m | 3:02PM1.74m | 3:17AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.63m | 4:17PM0.70m | 5:36AM0.61m | 6:38PM0.58m | 6:56AM0.46m | 7:34PM0.41m | 7:40AM0.31m | 8:12PM0.25m | 8:16AM0.18m | 8:45PM0.14m | 8:47AM0.09m | 9:14PM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
270 | 322 | 61 | 84 | 450 | 76 | 134 | 84 | 656 | 417 | 450 | 384 | 384 | 84 | 492 | 223 | 340 | 196 | 162 | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 18 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
16 | 20 | 22 | 36 | 131 | 84 | 29 | 9 | 40 | 19 | 64 | 101 | 171 | 81 | 291 | 353 | 372 | 261 | 243 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | S 20 | SE 7 | — | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
1 | 35 | — | — | 41 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 6 | 65 | 56 | 188 | 64 | 40 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | — |
3 | — | 355 | 414 | 586 | 681 | 916 | 860 | 808 | 138 | 251 | 212 | 279 | 637 | 640 | 104 | 42 | 1 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 58 | 12 | 955 | 294 | 186 | 408 | 292 | 41 | 12 | 292 | 110 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 217 | 270 | 0 | 110 | 24 |
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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.










