Whitecliff Bay Surf Break
Lat Long: 50.67° N 1.10° W

Whitecliff Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Whitecliff Bay

Issued: 6 am 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitecliff Bay sea temperature is
15.7° C

3.0°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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 5,022 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SW 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 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 5th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
2.4
SW
7
4.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
5
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
8
1.4
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
505
166
547
5022
859
508
117
229
62
0
19
12
0
142
10
0
28
1
0
42
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SSE
50
SSW
50
WSW
35
W
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
S
35
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
20
W
30
WSW
20
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:20PM3.23m
3:29AM3.15m
4:01PM3.15m
4:10AM3.04m
4:45PM3.09m
4:56AM2.94m
5:35PM3.06m
5:49AM2.89m
6:31PM3.08m
6:51AM2.89m
7:34PM3.14m
8:03AM2.98m
8:42PM3.27m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.99m
9:01AM0.78m
9:25PM1.10m
9:49AM0.87m
10:23PM1.19m
10:49AM0.93m
11:36PM1.19m
11:59AM0.94m
00:48AM1.09m
1:07PM0.86m
1:49AM0.91m
2:08PM0.72m
2:43AM0.67m
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rain showers
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rain showers
clear
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clear
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4:54
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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9:10
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
 mm
2
4
1
1
6
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
12
13
14
14
14
14
13
15
15
15
Feels °C
8
9
9
5
5
6
9
9
12
10
7
5
6
7
9
7
6
8
9
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
7
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
8
0.9
WSW
5
Energy kJ
244
505
166
117
229
62
19
12
31
10
28
1
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
60
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
12
0.5
S
3
2.4
SW
7
4.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
5
1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
167
384
5
547
5022
859
508
75
149
145
87
215
142
50
66
58
44
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
140
0
142
619
246
286
140
120
112
117
128
368
515
515
286
234
197
286
366
366
286
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
2
4
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
9
6
9
9
9
6
5
7
8
7
6
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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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