
Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with S 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 (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 1100 | 101 | 139 | 203 | 383 | 386 | 481 | 269 | 641 | 701 | 768 | 676 | 479 | 400 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:00PM1.13m | 00:35AM1.36m | 1:20PM1.23m | 1:45AM1.45m | 2:22PM1.36m | 2:41AM1.54m | 3:13PM1.49m | 3:30AM1.62m | 3:59PM1.61m | 4:14AM1.65m | 4:42PM1.68m | 4:55AM1.65m | 5:23PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.49m | 5:57PM0.49m | 7:07AM0.40m | 7:18PM0.40m | 8:09AM0.29m | 8:22PM0.30m | 9:00AM0.17m | 9:16PM0.19m | 9:45AM0.08m | 10:04PM0.13m | 10:26AM0.02m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:05AM0.00m | ||||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
5:13 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
2284 | 2815 | 2517 | 1713 | 1538 | 1514 | 1100 | 514 | 139 | 203 | 383 | 386 | 481 | 269 | 641 | 701 | 768 | 676 | 479 | 400 | 358 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 |
16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 101 | 368 | 221 | 238 | 223 | 108 | 202 | 39 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 169 | 209 | 437 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | — | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — |
8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 60 | 5 | — | 8 | 43 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 58 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 294 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 41 | 186 | 0 | 39 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 262 |
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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.











