Whitecliff Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 BST
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Whitecliff Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.2
WSW
1.9
SW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
SW
0.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.2
ESE
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)6116775128912119852018178668
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)121127540632007395410268472425047623357341712471231325274
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
25
WSW
35
SW
40
WSW
25
W
30
SSW
40
SSW
50
WSW
45
W
35
W
5
N
25
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
15
SW
45
W
30
SW
45
S
10
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49AM
3.88
1:04PM
3.80
1:20AM
3.83
1:35PM
3.74
1:50AM
3.73
2:06PM
3.63
2:20AM
3.57
2:38PM
3.46
2:51AM
3.38
3:10PM
3.25
3:24AM
3.16
3:47PM
3.03
4:02AM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
0.15
6:13AM
0.21
6:27PM
0.17
6:45AM
0.22
7:00PM
0.26
7:18AM
0.30
7:33PM
0.42
7:50AM
0.46
8:06PM
0.63
8:24AM
0.68
8:40PM
0.87
9:00AM
0.92
9:18PM
1.13
9:44AM
1.17
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24
Sunset7:37--7:38--7:39--7:42--7:44--7:45--7:46--
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Rain (mm)
-11-----------1---215-
Temp. °C9911111112141291088101111131010111010
Feels °C (?)63444552-12323451033124
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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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