White Clay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.96° S 29.18° E

White Clay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Clay sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
3.5
S
9
3
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
9
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.4
E
10
1.8
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
E
8
0.8
E
10
1
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10
1.8
E
7
2
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.2
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
86
1854
1033
418
210
118
197
493
493
371
509
320
313
118
194
289
342
205
414
436
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
30
S
25
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
15
NE
25
ENE
10
N
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:28PM1.20m
1:50AM1.37m
2:25PM1.38m
2:42AM1.50m
3:10PM1.55m
3:24AM1.61m
3:49PM1.69m
4:02AM1.67m
4:26PM1.78m
4:36AM1.68m
5:00PM1.80m
5:09AM1.65m
5:32PM1.77m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.46m
8:12AM0.32m
8:30PM0.31m
8:57AM0.17m
9:17PM0.18m
9:35AM0.05m
9:57PM0.08m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:33PM0.04m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:07PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.03m
11:39PM0.10m
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6:46
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6:39
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5:31
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
13
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7
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16
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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.

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