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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 25 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
23.3° 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 Monday (May 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 1.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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 Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
1.4
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
2.2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
74
118
59
43
26
26
18
11
15
26
15
17
24
176
240
188
303
239
226
557
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
5
N
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
W
15
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
20
SW
10
ESE
10
NE
25
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:48AM1.11m
00:22AM1.33m
12:49PM1.18m
1:09AM1.39m
1:35PM1.25m
1:48AM1.44m
2:14PM1.32m
2:24AM1.48m
2:48PM1.38m
2:57AM1.51m
3:20PM1.42m
3:29AM1.52m
3:52PM1.44m
4:00AM1.52m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.51m
6:49AM0.48m
6:44PM0.46m
7:32AM0.40m
7:30PM0.41m
8:08AM0.32m
8:08PM0.36m
8:40AM0.26m
8:43PM0.31m
9:11AM0.22m
9:17PM0.28m
9:41AM0.20m
9:49PM0.27m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5
9
2
3
Temp °C
20
22
20
27
24
20
21
22
20
21
22
21
17
19
19
21
22
19
22
24
21
19
20
18
26
21
19
20
21
21
20
20
21
16
19
19
18
18
16
19
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
7
0.5
SSW
13
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
100
74
47
334
43
25
37
57
26
270
195
627
788
624
443
316
232
250
157
92
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
SE
12
1
E
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
29
64
176
59
116
26
26
16
11
15
26
15
6
71
17
56
149
85
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
E
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
SE
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
26
15
54
33
21
56
30
18
30
3
10
3
56
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.9
ENE
4
1.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
SW
6
0.4
SSW
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
2.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
1
28
118
4
47
3
17
24
176
240
188
303
239
226
557
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
183
292
0
0
24
1
183
262
1
24
110
1
5
14
39
285
292
129
183
183
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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