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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
23.4° 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
2
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.1
S
18
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1.6
NE
7
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
7
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2887
1439
895
803
92
25
46
129
17
17
384
244
215
144
73
46
69
73
124
2829
2510
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
N
20
SSW
10
E
10
NNW
10
S
10
E
10
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
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
5:40AM1.39m
6:05PM1.30m
Low Tide
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
11:54AM0.33m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
4
1
9
1
5
26
Temp °C
18
19
22
20
21
21
19
24
23
20
26
26
24
28
26
21
19
19
18
21
25
18
16
20
17
18
19
18
22
22
20
24
24
22
27
26
20
16
17
16
14
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
11
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
SSE
7
3.5
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
2887
1439
895
396
2162
1826
1004
841
847
589
384
244
105
68
181
267
69
73
124
2829
2510
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
S
18
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.1
SW
18
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
28
100
123
803
92
17
10
129
17
17
38
13
151
100
36
40
150
142
47
26
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
E
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
30
7
31
102
45
25
15
15
7
7
6
12
48
144
73
46
41
38
69
12
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
6
1.6
NE
7
0.5
SSW
3
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
Energy kJ
20
17
37
46
14
3
74
215
6
43
25
20
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
Distance (km)
1
12
12
0
35
29
0
5
292
1
39
183
0
5
1
0
110
217
111
24
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
5
9
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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