Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.0° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with 809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 28th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
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(10 max)
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3
1
1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.6
WSW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.8
SE
4
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SW
9
1.2
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
809
184
114
63
31
19
20
45
114
128
123
38
33
24
81
113
131
198
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
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off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:01AM3.97m
12:19PM3.98m
00:44AM3.94m
1:02PM3.87m
1:30AM3.81m
1:49PM3.69m
2:20AM3.61m
2:39PM3.45m
3:16AM3.37m
3:36PM3.20m
4:20AM3.16m
4:44PM3.00m
Low Tide
5:26AM-0.00m
5:47PM-0.06m
6:07AM0.12m
6:29PM0.06m
6:51AM0.34m
7:16PM0.27m
7:41AM0.63m
8:10PM0.54m
8:42AM0.93m
9:20PM0.80m
10:08AM1.16m
10:52PM0.94m
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Temp °C
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10
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Feels °C
7
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6
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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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