Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.7° 

Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whitecliff Bay surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitecliff Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 1st Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.4
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13
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12
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12
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4
0.2
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10
1.2
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
23
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84
59
42
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558
436
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742
253
120
71
52
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
SW
10
ESE
25
SSE
30
SSW
20
WNW
10
NE
15
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25
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25
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35
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35
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High Tide
11:55AM3.75m
00:07AM3.74m
12:29PM3.91m
00:43AM3.87m
1:04PM3.98m
1:20AM3.92m
1:40PM3.96m
1:59AM3.87m
2:19PM3.85m
2:40AM3.73m
3:01PM3.65m
3:26AM3.52m
3:48PM3.40m
Low Tide
5:23PM0.29m
5:38AM0.04m
5:56PM0.13m
6:12AM-0.05m
6:31PM0.04m
6:47AM-0.04m
7:07PM0.05m
7:25AM0.07m
7:46PM0.16m
8:05AM0.28m
8:28PM0.37m
8:51AM0.58m
9:19PM0.64m
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Information about the Whitecliff Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whitecliff Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitecliff Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitecliff Bay 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 (Whitecliff Bay) 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 Whitecliff Bay 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.

Whitecliff Bay is 4 km (2 miles) from Sandown. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Wight, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sandown. Sandown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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