
Surf Forecasts:
White Clay surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 8th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Clay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 45 | 113 | 37 | 58 | 163 | 345 | 502 | 842 | 660 | 1202 | 780 | 590 | 512 | 279 | 216 | 374 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM1.58m | 2:22AM1.44m | 2:34PM1.63m | 2:54AM1.50m | 3:04PM1.66m | 3:24AM1.54m | 3:33PM1.65m | 3:53AM1.54m | 4:02PM1.62m | 4:21AM1.52m | 4:30PM1.56m | 4:50AM1.47m | 4:58PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.21m | 8:19AM0.21m | 8:49PM0.14m | 8:51AM0.17m | 9:17PM0.10m | 9:21AM0.15m | 9:44PM0.09m | 9:51AM0.16m | 10:12PM0.11m | 10:20AM0.20m | 10:40PM0.16m | 10:50AM0.26m | 11:09PM0.22m | ||||||||
5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 8 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
221 | 58 | 469 | 33 | 32 | 551 | 1633 | 1011 | 333 | 303 | 209 | 619 | 148 | 864 | 780 | 590 | 512 | 279 | 604 | 374 | 225 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | — | S 15 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
106 | 27 | 125 | 23 | 45 | 29 | 37 | 52 | 84 | — | 17 | 112 | 18 | 134 | 57 | 26 | 27 | — | 216 | 162 | 129 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 11 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | S 8 | — | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 13 | SSW 12 |
96 | 10 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 54 | — | — | 56 | — | 26 | 30 | 18 | 17 | — | — | 89 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 6 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 10 | — | — | S 10 | SSW 8 | — | — | — |
372 | 437 | — | 757 | 629 | 113 | — | 58 | 163 | 345 | 502 | 842 | 660 | 1202 | — | — | 70 | 214 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 110 | 1 | 74 | 294 | 448 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 285 | 292 | 129 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 1 | 5 | 110 | 35 | 0 |
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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.










