Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Issued: 12 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
15.2° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 12th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 12th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.9
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.2
ESE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
647
373
220
266
123
24
22
13
12
11
26
25
22
59
25
8
13
30
29
40
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
45
WSW
30
W
30
W
35
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NE
10
SSE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:03AM2.98m
8:42PM3.27m
9:16AM3.17m
9:48PM3.45m
10:22AM3.42m
10:46PM3.65m
11:19AM3.67m
11:39PM3.82m
12:11PM3.87m
00:30AM3.93m
1:02PM3.98m
1:18AM3.97m
1:51PM4.00m
2:06AM3.92m
Low Tide
2:08PM0.72m
2:43AM0.67m
3:02PM0.55m
3:34AM0.42m
3:54PM0.39m
4:22AM0.20m
4:43PM0.27m
5:10AM0.03m
5:32PM0.21m
5:58AM-0.06m
6:21PM0.22m
6:46AM-0.06m
7:10PM0.31m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:52
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:16
9:17
9:17
9:19
 mm
4
Temp °C
12
15
15
17
18
17
19
20
18
18
19
16
14
16
16
18
19
17
17
17
15
Feels °C
7
9
10
13
13
14
16
17
16
17
18
13
10
10
10
15
17
15
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
5
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
SE
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
24
22
3
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
8
30
29
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.3
SW
5
0.2
ESE
4
Energy kJ
23
13
12
11
1
1
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
4
8
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
5
0.9
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.2
ESE
5
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
67
647
373
220
266
123
29
13
26
25
22
59
25
1
2
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
629
630
370
366
286
0
120
117
126
126
179
226
327
265
225
277
112
112
120
117
120
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
5
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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.

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