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White Clay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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
23.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | |
7026 | 5417 | 2887 | 1439 | 895 | 451 | 113 | 28 | 15 | 82 | 17 | 17 | 371 | 297 | 188 | 127 | 125 | 66 | 64 | 32 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:43PM1.45m | 2:54AM1.63m | 3:12PM1.51m | 3:22AM1.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM0.21m | 8:40PM0.21m | 9:07AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.17m | 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 | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 18 |
15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 |
7026 | 5417 | 2887 | 1439 | 895 | 451 | 2351 | 1614 | 1004 | 713 | 962 | 579 | 371 | 297 | 188 | 66 | 184 | 242 | 64 | 32 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 9 | SSE 8 | NE 8 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 9 |
48 | 30 | 28 | 100 | 123 | 668 | 113 | 28 | 11 | 82 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 23 | 127 | 49 | 66 | 44 | 20 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 18 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 3 | S 15 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | 30 | 7 | 11 | 98 | 46 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 215 | 38 | 66 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
— | — | — | 20 | 21 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 80 | — | 125 | 126 | 1568 | 2612 | 3060 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 292 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 139 | 647 | 241 | 959 |
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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.











