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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 01 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
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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 Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
3
!
!
4
3
!
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.7
NE
6
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
1
SSW
6
0.8
ENE
8
1.5
ESE
6
2
S
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.4
SE
11
1.7
SSE
12
3
S
12
3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
36
16
129
17
17
384
302
231
142
71
69
66
140
786
2940
2725
1322
920
2375
2622
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
SE
10
E
10
NW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
SSE
25
SSW
5
SE
20
NE
35
ENE
5
W
30
WSW
30
SSW
5
WNW
20
W
15
SW
20
WSW
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:40PM1.53m
3:49AM1.65m
4:07PM1.53m
4:16AM1.61m
4:35PM1.51m
4:43AM1.56m
5:03PM1.46m
5:11AM1.48m
5:32PM1.38m
5:40AM1.39m
6:05PM1.30m
6:12AM1.30m
6:46PM1.21m
Low Tide
9:34AM0.11m
9:37PM0.15m
10:00AM0.10m
10:05PM0.16m
10:26AM0.13m
10:33PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.24m
11:32PM0.35m
11:54AM0.33m
00:05AM0.45m
12:31PM0.42m
00:47AM0.56m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
3
7
3
26
1
Temp °C
21
22
19
25
25
21
25
26
23
29
25
21
20
22
21
22
24
17
23
24
20
17
20
19
24
23
22
23
24
22
28
24
20
21
21
20
18
19
14
18
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSW
12
2
S
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
2.4
SE
11
1.9
SSW
11
1.3
ESE
10
3
S
12
Energy kJ
2418
1773
1004
841
834
589
384
302
90
50
41
52
33
109
786
2940
2725
1322
822
345
2622
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
11
1.3
E
8
0.4
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
1.4
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
20
1.7
SSE
16
Energy kJ
92
26
16
129
17
17
38
6
191
100
181
160
150
11
191
14
32
547
920
151
1550
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.1
SE
12
1.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.4
NE
7
1.7
ESE
11
0.4
NE
8
1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
32
36
7
7
7
17
16
12
47
142
71
34
66
6
325
12
10
14
661
16
190
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
5
0.3
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
1.7
NE
6
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSW
6
1.5
ESE
6
0.5
W
3
1.6
SW
6
0.6
WNW
4
1.1
SW
10
2.5
SSW
11
3
S
12
4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
86
3
22
231
3
69
140
5
196
11
256
1584
2375
3992
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
7
Distance (km)
35
116
1
0
129
1
39
183
0
9
27
0
74
241
0
58
158
0
1
5
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
5
5
5
7
9
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
6
9
8
8
5
7
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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