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Whitecliff Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitecliff Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitecliff Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitecliff Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 463 | 209 | 55 | 62 | 38 | 81 | 83 | 75 | 54 | 45 | 606 | 752 | 175 | 70 | 42 | 98 | 71 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50AM 3.12 | 10:09PM 3.20 | 10:42AM 3.38 | 10:57PM 3.43 | 11:23AM 3.59 | 11:36PM 3.61 | 11:59AM 3.74 | 12:11AM 3.72 | 12:32PM 3.82 | 12:44AM 3.76 | 1:03PM 3.82 | 1:15AM 3.74 | 1:32PM 3.76 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:51AM 0.91 | 3:20PM 1.01 | 3:44AM 0.69 | 4:06PM 0.79 | 4:26AM 0.48 | 4:46PM 0.59 | 5:02AM 0.30 | 5:21PM 0.42 | 5:36AM 0.19 | 5:54PM 0.31 | 6:09AM 0.15 | 6:27PM 0.26 | 6:41AM 0.18 | 6:58PM 0.29 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 15 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Isle of Wight
The wind is still offshore at Whitecliff Bay (strong winds from the WSW at Wight:St.Catherines Point 17 km from Whitecliff Bay). 1.5m 7s swell from the SW with a 0.5m 6s windswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
17 km away, 42 min ago
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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 12 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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