Whitecliff Bay Surf Break

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Issued: 12 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
18.3° C

3.7°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 (Jul 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.8
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.6
WSW
4
0.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
0
38
9
9
23
11
10
22
22
33
10
9
0
15
4
4
9
2
0
2
Wind (km/h)
15
W
35
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNE
5
ESE
20
SW
15
NW
15
WSW
30
SW
20
WNW
10
NW
25
WSW
20
N
5
N
20
SW
15
NW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:15PM3.45m
1:23AM3.48m
1:50PM3.48m
1:57AM3.47m
2:25PM3.47m
2:32AM3.42m
3:01PM3.45m
3:08AM3.35m
3:38PM3.40m
3:46AM3.25m
4:17PM3.34m
4:27AM3.15m
5:00PM3.28m
Low Tide
6:16AM0.48m
6:31PM0.71m
6:52AM0.44m
7:07PM0.71m
7:27AM0.44m
7:43PM0.74m
8:02AM0.46m
8:20PM0.79m
8:39AM0.51m
9:01PM0.85m
9:20AM0.59m
9:48PM0.92m
10:08AM0.69m
10:46PM0.99m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:56
4:56
4:56
4:58
4:58
5:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:20
9:19
9:19
9:17
9:17
9:16
 mm
Temp °C
20
21
18
22
25
22
19
21
21
20
25
21
21
24
23
21
23
25
25
27
28
Feels °C
16
16
14
18
21
17
16
16
18
17
21
18
18
20
18
17
19
23
21
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
130
38
9
9
23
6
7
22
22
33
10
9
15
4
4
9
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
10
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
9
Energy kJ
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
5
1
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
1
WSW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
W
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
W
5
Energy kJ
73
65
102
64
2
4
2
16
19
9
31
4
1
5
1
10
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
368
366
240
136
126
179
197
215
129
360
226
179
190
129
126
114
179
174
304
126
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
7
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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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