
Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
380 | 358 | 341 | 209 | 142 | 142 | 66 | 61 | 430 | 167 | 169 | 150 | 70 | 75 | 293 | 531 | 211 | 153 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41PM1.26m | 8:56AM1.06m | 9:43PM1.15m | 10:27AM0.98m | 11:22PM1.10m | 12:30PM1.00m | 00:57AM1.13m | 1:45PM1.09m | 1:57AM1.22m | 2:31PM1.20m | 2:39AM1.32m | 3:07PM1.32m | 3:13AM1.42m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:59AM0.58m | 2:59PM0.58m | 4:14AM0.66m | 4:23PM0.67m | 6:05AM0.66m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:30AM0.58m | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.47m | 8:28PM0.49m | 8:55AM0.36m | 9:05PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SSW 19 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
380 | 434 | 341 | 176 | 307 | 213 | 66 | 528 | 430 | 1139 | 610 | 508 | 514 | 321 | 167 | 314 | 211 | 153 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
610 | 358 | 299 | 209 | 89 | 69 | 86 | 121 | 1463 | 167 | 169 | 150 | 70 | 32 | 84 | 152 | 210 | 225 | 215 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | S 11 | SSW 12 |
7 | 25 | — | 164 | 142 | 142 | 23 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 23 | 93 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
15 | 77 | 64 | 5 | 70 | 140 | 479 | 800 | — | — | — | 7 | 64 | 75 | 293 | 531 | — | 42 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 39 | 9 | 24 | 110 | 398 | 110 | 35 | 0 | 41 | 183 | 41 | 183 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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