Whitecliff Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 18 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
10.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1.1
W
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)1111101010104465555565111011106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)197281975738192229134831005210611214810733525554114
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
15
NNW
15
N
0
N
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
15
E
25
NNE
25
NE
20
ESE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassonononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
4.01
1:03AM
4.10
1:25PM
4.05
1:45AM
4.05
2:10PM
3.98
2:29AM
3.89
2:56PM
3.80
3:16AM
3.66
3:47PM
3.55
4:07AM
3.38
4:45PM
3.27
5:07AM
3.11
5:54PM
3.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
-0.12
6:32AM
-0.13
6:51PM
-0.06
7:13AM
-0.07
7:34PM
0.12
7:57AM
0.10
8:20PM
0.39
8:46AM
0.36
9:12PM
0.72
9:44AM
0.66
10:20PM
1.04
11:02AM
0.92
11:54PM
1.22
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--
Sunset-8:02--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:13-
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1213111213121011810111111129121410101211
Feels °C (?)8879118451234241693576
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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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