Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
21.1° C
4.6° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, E swell with 85 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitecliff Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.6
N
4
0.1
W
9
0.6
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.2
E
5
1.1
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
2
10
2
15
7
4
8
7
7
85
61
51
28
38
71
14
14
13
13
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WSW
15
NW
15
NNW
30
WSW
25
NNW
10
WNW
25
WSW
15
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
25
NE
15
NE
15
E
15
NE
0
S
25
WSW
0
N
15
SE
15
SSE
25
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:55PM3.54m
1:02AM3.59m
1:28PM3.63m
1:35AM3.63m
2:02PM3.68m
2:09AM3.61m
2:35PM3.68m
2:44AM3.56m
3:10PM3.63m
3:20AM3.46m
3:48PM3.53m
4:00AM3.33m
4:29PM3.39m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.62m
6:33AM0.29m
6:48PM0.55m
7:05AM0.22m
7:22PM0.51m
7:38AM0.21m
7:57PM0.52m
8:13AM0.26m
8:34PM0.57m
8:51AM0.37m
9:16PM0.67m
9:35AM0.55m
10:07PM0.81m
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5:26
5:28
5:30
5:31
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5:35
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8:52
8:51
8:50
8:47
8:46
8:45
8:43
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Temp °C
20
20
20
22
22
17
19
19
20
20
22
21
25
24
23
21
21
22
20
20
19
Feels °C
17
17
19
18
15
10
15
14
15
18
20
18
23
25
23
19
17
20
20
20
17
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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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