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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 12 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
24.2° 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Clay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 12th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.6
S
0.8
ENE
0.3
SSE
0.8
E
0.7
E
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.2
S
1.1
E
1.7
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)13131212841056888956667888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9693734445192032301377335251502041079211714710583
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
E
10
WSW
20
SW
5
SSE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NW
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
W
15
ESE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
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on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38-
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--2-------120134------2
Temp. °C232423242422252725232220202221262926222221
Feels °C (?)242426232324252625191722202320242926212021
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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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