White Clay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.96° S 29.18° E

White Clay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Clay sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.1° 

White Clay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Clay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 2,474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with NE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.3
E
9
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.5
E
9
3.5
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
840
389
457
848
436
388
287
166
169
141
206
269
176
285
502
612
951
2474
1322
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
5
S
5
E
40
ENE
45
NE
20
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:33AM1.49m
2:56PM1.63m
3:09AM1.60m
3:29PM1.76m
3:41AM1.67m
4:00PM1.82m
4:12AM1.69m
4:29PM1.83m
4:40AM1.67m
4:57PM1.78m
5:08AM1.61m
5:23PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.27m
8:41AM0.15m
9:06PM0.14m
9:14AM0.03m
9:39PM0.04m
9:45AM-0.03m
10:09PM0.00m
10:14AM-0.05m
10:38PM0.01m
10:42AM-0.02m
11:05PM0.05m
11:09AM0.05m
11:31PM0.13m
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
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5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
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Temp °C
20
25
24
23
30
22
19
20
20
19
21
21
20
22
22
21
22
22
23
Feels °C
18
24
22
22
29
20
19
18
20
20
19
19
19
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24
18
16
20
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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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