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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 07 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
24.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 8th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
!
4
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
10
3.5
S
12
4
S
13
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.9
NE
7
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
8
1.8
S
12
1.1
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
3662
5015
3413
1805
1251
645
331
176
113
96
91
59
39
21
24
13
8
5
909
54
Wind (km/h)
40
W
30
WSW
30
SW
5
WNW
5
WNW
20
NE
15
NNE
5
N
30
WSW
40
WNW
20
N
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
35
SW
40
SW
35
SSW
15
WNW
15
NE
25
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:52AM1.19m
7:44PM1.13m
7:55AM1.10m
9:18PM1.10m
9:42AM1.05m
11:00PM1.16m
11:25AM1.10m
00:07AM1.30m
12:31PM1.20m
00:56AM1.45m
1:21PM1.33m
1:39AM1.59m
2:04PM1.44m
Low Tide
00:47AM0.56m
1:19PM0.51m
1:49AM0.66m
2:32PM0.58m
3:34AM0.70m
4:09PM0.59m
5:21AM0.62m
5:31PM0.52m
6:28AM0.48m
6:29PM0.41m
7:16AM0.33m
7:17PM0.29m
7:58AM0.19m
8:00PM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
1
1
Temp °C
19
21
22
18
21
23
19
25
27
22
25
27
25
24
27
26
19
21
17
18
20
9
14
15
14
20
19
16
23
25
14
20
24
20
18
21
20
10
12
12
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
4
S
13
3.5
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
9
2.3
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
Energy kJ
2871
3662
5015
3413
1805
1251
645
135
117
413
581
320
1014
700
1280
905
13
8
1559
909
711
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
10
1.2
SSE
16
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
S
11
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
288
751
50
28
25
23
12
270
176
113
96
91
59
39
21
24
2
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
20
0.8
ESE
10
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SE
15
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
98
118
43
66
24
39
54
33
44
61
39
14
14
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSW
11
4.5
SSW
12
4
S
12
0.9
NE
5
1.9
NE
7
0.4
SW
3
2.5
SW
8
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
2.3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
5
Energy kJ
4629
5845
4179
41
331
2
948
6
9
5
1991
3488
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
3
Distance (km)
241
218
241
1
0
292
41
0
19
24
18
14
24
14
1
158
590
398
1
264
183
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
6
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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