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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 18 Feb 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
25.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 19th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 18th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
4
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.9
E
2.4
E
1.8
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
E
0.9
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)101013111110999887767788777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)492759179681946929423218877511111911432291973972861631125431
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
5
NNW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SW
10
S
15
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NW
20
ENE
40
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
25
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
1.70
4:56AM
1.81
5:05PM
1.70
5:25AM
1.82
5:34PM
1.66
5:55AM
1.77
6:06PM
1.57
6:28AM
1.67
6:39PM
1.45
7:03AM
1.52
7:16PM
1.29
7:47AM
1.34
8:07PM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.05
10:41PM
-0.06
11:03AM
0.02
11:09PM
-0.07
11:33AM
0.03
11:39PM
-0.03
12:05PM
0.09
12:10AM
0.06
12:39PM
0.19
12:43AM
0.19
1:17PM
0.34
1:22AM
0.36
2:06PM
0.51
2:17AM
0.55
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:44-
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-11--2--3-----2---1-9
Temp. °C252623262625262625262625262725262725252624
Feels °C (?)252625262629282828272729272723272926242423
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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 12 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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